Boursin-Stuffed Chicken

Boursin-Stuffed Chicken
Karry Hosford
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  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Cook: 30 minutes

Creamy herbed Boursin and a white wine pan sauce elevate ho-hum chicken breasts, and in less than half an hour on a school night.

Ingredients

1tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1bunch (about 6) green onions, thinly sliced
3/4teaspoon salt, divided
-- Freshly ground black pepper
4-- (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3ounces Boursin cheese (with garlic & herbs)
1tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, divided
1teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2cup dry white wine
1/4cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2teaspoons tarragon vinegar
2tablespoons minced fresh chives or parsley and/or scallions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and green onions; sauté until just softened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl, stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, and let cool.
  3. Cut a deep pocket through thick side of each chicken breast, slicing to within about 1/4–inch of the other side. Spread one quarter of the Boursin inside each pocket, distributing well. Top with one quarter of the green onions. Tie each breast with two pieces of kitchen twine to help hold filling in. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  4. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan, and sear chicken until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn, cook 1 minute more, and transfer skillet to oven. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until chicken is just thoroughly cooked. Transfer chicken to a platter, tent with foil, and let rest.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon butter to pan. When melted add flour and cook, stirring, over medium heat 1 minute. Add wine, broth and vinegar. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Remove from heat, swirl remaining tablespoon butter into sauce, and stir in herbs. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Recipe by Laraine Perri.

 

Nutritional Info *per serving

  • Calories 376
  • Sodium 759mg
  • Carbohydrate 4g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Protein 39g