The rich and delicious sauce in this recipe is fast enough to dress up your weeknight chicken thighs and impressive enough to serve your guests! Serve with mashed potatoes or wide egg noodles and your favorite side or salad.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
793 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet until butter is melted. Add seasoned chicken thighs and cook until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Turn chicken and continue cooking about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Sprinkle sliced shallots over the chicken thighs, cover, and reduce heat to low. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the thighs reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 9 minutes more.
Step 5
Remove chicken to a plate or serving platter and keep warm.
Step 6
Stir cream into the pan drippings and add Boursin, breaking it into pieces. Increase heat to medium. Stir and cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, about 5 minutes.
Step 7
Pour sauce over cooked chicken thighs and garnish with snipped chives, if desired. Serve warm.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups heavy cream
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
⅓ cup thinly sliced shallots
1 (5.2 ounce) package shallot and chive cheese spread (such as Boursin®)