Boursin Chicken with Spinach and Parmesan Recipe
This creamy and flavorful Boursin Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts topped with a rich mixture of sautéed spinach, garlic, and melt-in-your-mouth Boursin cheese. Finished with a crispy Parmesan and panko breadcrumb crust, it’s a comforting baked dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Vegetables
- 8 oz Boursin cheese (any flavor)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Other
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent the chicken from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Sauté Garlic and Spinach: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the fresh spinach and cook until it is wilted, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Melt Boursin Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately stir in the Boursin cheese until it melts into a creamy mixture with the spinach and garlic.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly spaced in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour Cheese Mixture: Pour the creamy spinach and Boursin mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs over the chicken and then top with the grated Parmesan cheese to create a crispy crust when baked.
- Bake: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), and the topping turns golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- You can experiment with different Boursin cheese flavors, such as garlic and herb or cracked black pepper, for varying taste profiles.
- For extra crispy topping, you can broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- If fresh spinach isn’t available, baby spinach or frozen spinach (thawed and drained) can be used as alternatives.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly by using a meat thermometer to reach the safe internal temperature.
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