Description
This Easy Herb-Crusted Boursin Chicken recipe features juicy chicken breasts topped with creamy Boursin cheese and a golden breadcrumb-herb crust. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressive weekend meal, it’s packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. Ideal for chicken dinner ideas and comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
5.2 oz Boursin cheese garlic and fine herbs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Spread a thick layer of Boursin cheese on top of each chicken breast.
4. In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, olive oil, dried herbs, and a pinch of salt. Stir until crumbly.
5. Press the breadcrumb mixture onto the cheese layer of each chicken breast.
6. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F and the topping is golden.
7. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe works best with room temperature Boursin.
Panko breadcrumbs give a crispier texture than regular breadcrumbs.
To reheat leftovers, use the oven to maintain the crust’s crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 115mg