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A white bowl containing a bed of mashed potatoes topped with a creamy Crockpot Boursin chicken breast on a table.

Crockpot Boursin Chicken

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Juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a creamy sauce made with Boursin cheese.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 3 hours 5 minutes
Total 3 hours 20 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • 6-quart Crockpot or similar slow cooker
  • Tongs
  • Microwave safe bowl or medium saucepan
  • Microwave or stovetop
  • whisk
  • internal meat thermometer
  • Large plate

Ingredients

For the Crockpot Boursin Chicken

  • 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium if needed)
  • 1 5.2-ounce wheel Boursin cheese (at room temperature; any flavor, cut into 4-6 pieces)
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (or ¼ cup chicken broth)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 6 ounces each)
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)

Serving Suggestion (All Optional)

  • chopped chives (optional)

Instructions

To Make the Boursin Sauce (Microwave Option)

  • Place 1 cup chicken broth, pieces of 1 5.2-ounce wheel Boursin cheese, and ¼ cup dry white wine in microwave-safe bowl.
  • Microwave ingredients 60 seconds, then stir mixture. Continue microwaving ingredients in 30-second increments, stirring well after each burst, until cheese is just melted. Whisk ingredients vigorously until fully incorporated into smooth mixture.
  • Add 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt to bowl. Whisk vigorously until fully incorporated into smooth mixture.

To Make the Boursin Sauce (Stovetop Option)

  • Place medium saucepan on stovetop over low heat. Add 1 cup chicken broth, pieces of 1 5.2-ounce wheel Boursin cheese, and ¼ cup dry white wine.
  • Heat ingredients over low heat, whisking often until cheese is just melted. Once melted, whisk ingredients vigorously until fully incorporated into smooth mixture.
  • Add 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt to bowl. Whisk vigorously until fully incorporated into smooth mixture.

For the Crockpot Boursin Chicken

  • Place 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts in Crockpot. Season top of chicken breasts generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Flip chicken breasts over and again season top generously with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange chicken breasts in Crockpot in one even layer if possible. Pour Boursin sauce evenly over chicken.
  • Secure lid on Crockpot and cook 2 to 3 hours on HIGH, or 6 to 7 hours on LOW.
  • Periodically check internal temperature of chicken breasts using internal meat thermometer inserted into thickest section of chicken. When internal temperature of chicken breasts reaches 160° Fahrenheit, carefully remove chicken breasts from Crockpot and place on large plate.
  • Set chicken aside to rest 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, internal temperature of chicken breasts should read 165° Fahrenheit minimum.
  • While chicken rests, whisk sauce in Crockpot to reincorporate if needed.

To Serve

  • Transfer chicken to serving plates. Spoon sauce from Crockpot over chicken breasts as desired, then garnish with chopped chives (optional). Serve warm with sides of choice.

Recipe Notes

  • White Wine: Use something dry and light, like a pinot grigio or a sauvignon blanc. Avoid anything super sweet or with a strong flavor.
  • Boursin: Cold dairy can curdle or separate when it's added to hot liquids or when it's heated too quickly. Let the Boursin sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before preparing the sauce.
  • Salt: If you're watching your salt intake or just don't like the flavor, use a low-sodium chicken broth, and only add the ½ teaspoon salt (adjusted as desired) after tasting the prepared sauce.
  • Chicken Breasts: Use chicken breasts that are roughly the same size and thickness, to ensure they cook at the same rate.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1 servingCalories: 456calProtein: 52gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 798mgPotassium: 912mgTotal Carbs: 8gFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gNet Carbs: 8gVitamin A: 101IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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