Creamy Boursin Cheese Chicken Thighs: A Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner
Enjoy a cozy, gourmet meal with these Creamy Boursin Cheese Chicken Thighs, featuring tender chicken in a rich garlic and herb sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner!
Creamy Boursin Cheese Chicken Thighs: A Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner
When life gets busy, I always turn to this Creamy Boursin Cheese Chicken Thighs recipe. It’s become a family favorite because it’s packed with flavor, creamy goodness, and just the right amount of comfort. Plus, it’s incredibly simple to throw together—perfect for a busy weeknight! With tender, juicy chicken thighs nestled in a rich, cheesy sauce with fresh spinach and zesty hints of lemon, this dish will quickly become a staple in your home too.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This dish is the epitome of a weeknight dinner winner! The creamy Boursin sauce is full of rich flavors like garlic, herbs, and a hint of lemon, making it the perfect complement to juicy, seasoned chicken thighs. It’s versatile too—pair it with anything from Roasted Herb and Garlic Green Beans to Parmesan Garlic Butter Herb Potatoes
. And for those who love easy clean-up, you can make the sauce while the chicken cooks in the oven, saving you time and effort. Your family will rave about how gourmet this meal feels, even though it’s simple enough to whip up on a Wednesday night.
Ingredients Breakdown
Chicken Thighs: Juicy and full of flavor, they’re seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices for maximum taste.
Avocado Oil: Great for high-heat cooking and adds a subtle richness to the chicken.
Garlic & Onion Powder, Oregano, Thyme, Smoked Paprika: This spice mix brings depth and warmth to the chicken.
Shallots & Garlic: Shallots add a mild sweetness while garlic gives that savory punch we all love.
Cornstarch: Used to thicken the sauce without overpowering the flavor.
Chicken Broth & White Wine: The base of the sauce—adding richness and complexity. Use Chardonnay or your favorite dry white wine.
Boursin Garlic & Fine Herb Cheese: The star of the sauce, this creamy, flavorful cheese melts perfectly into the dish.
Spinach: Adds freshness and a nice pop of color.
How to Make Creamy Boursin Cheese Chicken Thighs
Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F. While it’s heating, coat your chicken with a simple yet flavorful spice blend of garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and smoked paprika.
Cook the chicken: Place seasoned chicken thighs in a glass baking dish, drizzle with avocado oil, and roast for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Prepare the sauce: As the chicken roasts, heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté the diced shallots and garlic for a fragrant base, then whisk in cornstarch, chicken broth, lemon juice, and white wine for a luxurious sauce.
Melt the cheese: Whisk in the creamy Boursin cheese until it’s fully incorporated and luscious. Add the spinach and stir until wilted.
Finish the dish: Once the chicken is cooked through, nestle it into the sauce, or spoon the sauce over each serving.
Tips for the Perfect Chicken Thighs
Flip halfway: Flipping the chicken halfway through ensures both sides get beautifully browned and evenly cooked.
Fresh Boursin Cheese: For the best creamy texture, use a fresh wheel of Boursin cheese. It melts smoothly and adds that unmistakable garlic and herb flavor.
Adjust the sauce: If you like a thicker sauce, cook it a little longer. For a thinner consistency, add a bit more broth or wine.
Creamy Boursin Cheese Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs
- Avocado Oil
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Oregano
- 1 tbsp Thyme
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 Shallots, diced
- 2-3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 Cup White Wine
- 1 5.3 oz wheel Boursin Garlic & Fine Herb Cheese
- 2 Handfuls of Fresh Spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F. While it’s heating, coat your chicken with a simple yet flavorful spice blend of garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and smoked paprika.
- Cook the chicken: Place seasoned chicken thighs in a glass baking dish, drizzle with avocado oil, and roast for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prepare the sauce: As the chicken roasts, heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté the diced shallots and garlic for a fragrant base, then whisk in cornstarch, chicken broth, lemon juice, and white wine for a luxurious sauce.
- Melt the cheese: Whisk in the creamy Boursin cheese until it’s fully incorporated and luscious. Add the spinach and stir until wilted.
- Finish the dish: Once the chicken is cooked through, nestle it into the sauce, or spoon the sauce over each serving.
Notes
Tips for the Perfect Chicken Thighs
- Flip halfway: Flipping the chicken halfway through ensures both sides get beautifully browned and evenly cooked.
- Fresh Boursin Cheese: For the best creamy texture, use a fresh wheel of Boursin cheese. It melts smoothly and adds that unmistakable garlic and herb flavor.
- Adjust the sauce: If you like a thicker sauce, cook it a little longer. For a thinner consistency, add a bit more broth or wine.
Ready to make your weeknight dinners a little more indulgent? Try this Creamy Boursin Cheese Chicken Thighs recipe tonight, and let me know how it turned out! Pair it with your favorite sides and enjoy a cozy meal with loved ones. Don’t forget to share your photos in the comments below!
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