This Keto Chicken in Boursin Sauce with Garlic & Fine Herbs is a flavorful meal. We prepare this chicken with olive oil, chicken breasts, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic, black pepper, Boursin cheese, thyme leaves, salt, fresh parsley, and xanthan gum. We make a crispy outer layer by cooking the chicken properly. This chicken contains 470 kcal and three g of net carbs. We can make this chicken earlier, as it stores perfectly in the freezer for almost 30-60 days. This dish contains Boursin cheese and heavy cream, so it is not good for people with dairy allergies. This Keto Chicken in Boursin Sauce with Garlic & Fine Herbs is good for breakfasts, appetizers, lunches, parties, sides, events, and dinners. You can serve this chicken with roasted Brussels sprouts, shirataki noodles, and mixed greens with olive oil dressing.
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STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: French
- Cook duration: 25 minutes
- Portion size: 1 chicken fillet including sauce
- Mode of cooking: Stovetop
- Total yields: 4
- Difficulty level: Medium
- Total time: 40 minutes
TOOLS:
- Frying pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Serving plates
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup Boursin cheese
- Four chicken breasts
- Black pepper
- Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
- 4 cloves of garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh parsley
- Salt
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
INGREDIENT NOTES:
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil is used to make the chicken with a crispy texture. You may utilize ghee or avocado oil as a substitute.
CHICKEN BREASTS:
- Chicken breasts help to soak up the creamy herb sauvce and it cooks immediately. We can substitute it with the salmon fillets, chicken thighs, and chicken cutlets.
BOURSIN CHEESE:
- Boursin cheese is mixed with aromatic herbs and garlic. It contains a creamy and soft texture with an indulgent & strong taste. You can alternate it with goat cheese or high-fat cream cheese.
XANTHAN GUM:
- Xanthan gum provides a thick consistency to the sauce. Alternatively, you can use the guar gum, or you can also skip it.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- Chicken broth delivers a smooth and savory flavor. You can also use keto vegetable broth or homemade bronr broth.
FRESH HERBS:
- Fresh herbs make the texture bright and provide color. We can use Italian seasoning without sugar or dried herbs in smaller amounts as a replacement.
GARLIC:
- Garlic gives boldness and helps to enrich the deep flavor. You can swap it with garlic-infused olive oil, garlic powder, or roasted garlic paste.
HEAVY CREAM:
- This cream creates a strong and thick structure with lower carbs. As a substitute, utilize the high-fat coconut cream.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Garnish the chicken breasts with pepper & salt.
- Gently heat the oil (olive) in a pan.
- Slowly cook all sides of the chicken breasts for five minutes till they are completely prepared & golden.
- Bring out the chicken breasts from the pan & put them aside.
- Include the minced garlic in a similar pan & cook for a minute till it give frangrance.
- Fill in the chicken broth, and deglaze the pan by scraping the brown bits.
- Then, cook for two minutes.
- Lower the heat, mix in the Boursin cheese & heavy cream till they become smoother & melted.
- Garnish with parsley & fresh thyme.
- Include xanthan gum to make a thick consistency of the sauce.
- Place the chicken again in a skillet.
- Spread the sauce on it, & slowly cook for three minutes to mix all the flavors.
- Sprinkle more parsley as you want and serve this chicken quickly.
TIPS:
- You can use roasted garlic to include a milf flavor in this chicken.
- Completely dry the chicken before cooking to make a crispy outer layer.
- Avoid heating the Boursin cheese too much, as it will separate and melt immediately.
- We can make the sauce earlier and lightly warm it up.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Cauliflower mash
- Roasted Brussels sprouts
- Garlic butter asparagus
- Sautéed spinach
KETO NOODLES & PASTA ALTERNATIVES:
- Zucchini noodles
- Shirataki noodles
- Spaghetti squash
SALAD:
- Arugula and parmesan salad
- Mixed greens with olive oil dressing
- Cucumber and avocado salad
EXTRAS:
- Roasted mushrooms
- Grilled bell peppers
- Creamy keto coleslaw
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place the sauce & cooked chicken in a tight vessel and store for four days.
FREEZER:
- Store the chicken & sauce for thirty to sixty days. Sauce and chicken can be frozen separately.
FAQs:
Can I make this chicken earlier?
- Yes, you can make this chicken earlier because it freezes well for almost two months.
Can I utilize other cheeses instead of Boursin?
- Yes, you can use any kind of soft cream cheese with herbs.
Does this dish contain any dairy products?
- Yes, it has heavy cream and Boursin cheese.
May I include thighs alternatively?
- Yes, you can use the thighs, although adjust the cooking duration.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 470 kcal
Sodium: 620 mg
Net carbs: 3 g
Fiber: Zero g
Sugar: 1 g
Fats: 36 g
Proteins: 35 g
Portion size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Total carbs: 3 g