The WW Chicken in Boursin Sauce with Garlic & Fine Herbs is a tasty dish for you. Serve it for occasions like parties, family dinners, or gatherings. Your diet will get 285 kcal by this WW Chicken in Boursin Sauce with Garlic & Fine Herbs. You will spend 30 minutes making this light dish. Also, you do not have to get so many kitchen tools or ingredients to make it. We will add boneless chicken, light garlic, and herb soft cheese, and low-sodium chicken broth. You can also keep it in a closed vessel for three days.
STATS:
- Prep time: Ten minutes
- Total duration: 30 minutes
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Cook duration: 20 minutes
- Course: Main
- Portion size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Servings: Four
- Cuisine: French
EQUIPMENT:
- Spatula
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Measurings spoons
- Big non-stick skillet
- Measuring cups
INGREDIENTS:
- Half teaspoon salt
- 4 small boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 150 grams Boursin-style light garlic & herb soft cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- Cooking spray
- Half tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Half tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- One tbsp chopped fresh parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN BREASTS:
- Chicken breast is the main item in your your dish. These will also cook fast and become flavorful. Add chicken tenderloins for a different option.
LIGHT GARLIC AND HERB CHEESE:
- This is also the basic item to use in your dish. It will make the dish delicious and creamy. Also, the sauce for your dish will become smooth from it. Another option for you is Greek yogurt cream cheese.
LOW-SODIUM CHICKEN BROTH:
- It will help make your sauce thinner. It will also give your dish flavor. Add vegetable broth if you need another choice.
GARLIC:
- Garlic will make your dish taste better. It will also make the smell of this recipe a lot improved. Half a teaspoon of garlic powder is another idea for your dish.
ITALIAN HERBS:
- These will make your recipe taste better. Mixed dried herbs are an alternative idea for you.
LEMON JUICE:
- Lemon juice always makes savory dishes fresh and bright. White vinegar is also a good idea for your recipe.
PAPRIKA:
- Paprika will make the color of your dish improved. You can also try smoked paprika in your recipe.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add dried herbs, paprika, pepper, and salt to the sides of the chicken breast.
- Now put the non-stick skillet on medium flame.
- Then add some cooking spray to it.
- Include the chicken in the skillet to cook it for 6 minutes on all sides.
- Place the chicken on one side and add garlic to the skillet.
- Cook it for thirty seconds.
- Now, add chicken broth to the skillet.
- Mix it and then scrape the base of the pan.
- Include the light garlic and herb cheese to melt it.
- Now comes the use of lemon juice, and then mix it.
- Add the cooked chicken to the skillet again.
- Pour sauce on it from the base of the skillet.
- Simmering time for this dish is five minutes.
- Add parsley to your ready dish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
LOW-CARB:
- Steamed Broccoli
- Garlic Green Beans
- Roasted Zucchini
SIDES:
- Mashed Potatoes
- Cauliflower Mash
- Brown Rice
SALADS:
- Simple Garden
- Cucumber Tomato
- Arugula Lemon
TIPS:
- Don’t cook your chicken too much because it can get very dry.
- Keep the flame too low when you mix cheese.
- You can add some broth if your sauce is getting too thick.
- Check the flavor of the sauce before you use salt.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add your dish to a tight box to keep it in for three days.
FREEZER:
- You can freeze this dish for two months.
FAQs:
Can we add full-fat Boursin?
- Yes, we can add it, but it will make the recipe heavy.
How to make the sauce thin?
- You can thin the sauce by adding more broth.
Can I prepare my dish early?
- Yes, you can prepare it and then keep it.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Potassium: 620 mg
Net Carbs: 4 g
Vitamin A: 520 IU
Calories: 285 kcal
Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 410 mg
Fat: 12 g
Iron: 1.2 mg
Protein: 38 g
Total Carbs: 5 g
Calcium: 85 mg
Weight Watcher Points: 5 points