Description
Ready for a chicken dinner that tastes like it came from a cozy bistro but takes barely any effort? This Easy Herb-Crusted Boursin Chicken wraps juicy baked chicken breasts in a blanket of creamy garlic-and-herb cheese, then tops them with a crispy, buttery panko crust. It’s an easy recipe that turns simple ingredients into serious comfort food, perfect for weeknight dinner ideas, casual entertaining, or whenever you need new food ideas fast. Serve it with your favorite sides for an easy dinner that feels special yet still fits right in with quick breakfast chats, healthy snack plans, and all your everyday breakfast ideas and dinner ideas.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
5.2 ounces Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese softened
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or rosemary or a mix
2 garlic cloves minced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing the baking dish
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish with the olive oil.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
3. Season both sides of the chicken with the kosher salt and black pepper.
4. Divide the softened Boursin cheese between the chicken breasts, spreading it evenly over the top of each piece.
5. In a medium bowl, stir together the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, fresh thyme or rosemary, and minced garlic.
6. Pour the melted butter over the breadcrumb mixture and stir until all the crumbs are evenly moistened.
7. Stir the lemon zest into the crumb mixture, then sprinkle the lemon juice directly over the Boursin-topped chicken.
8. Spoon the buttery herb crumb mixture over each chicken breast, pressing gently so it adheres to the cheese layer and covers the tops.
9. Bake for 22 to 28 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
10. If desired, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of baking to deepen the color of the crust, watching closely so it does not burn.
11. Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes so the juices settle and the sauce thickens slightly.
12. Spoon some of the cheesy, herby pan sauce over each piece and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
For the best texture, avoid overbaking the chicken—start checking for doneness a few minutes early and pull it from the oven as soon as the thickest piece reaches 165°F so the meat stays juicy and tender under the crisp herb crust.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 760
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 52
- Cholesterol: 165