Pollo con Queso Boursin, Espinacas y Tomates Cherry Rostizados

This recipe of Chicken with Boursin Cheese, Spinach and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes combines chicken in creamy Boursin cheese sauce with spinach and roasted tomatoes. It is a delicious option to prepare at home and share at a special meal without overcomplicating things.

Ingredients

For the chicken

• 4 large chicken breasts
• 2 cucharaditas de sal de grano
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter

For the roasted tomatoes

• 2 cups of cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 whole garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt

For the sauce

• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese (150 g)
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• ¼ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

For decorating

• Albahaca fresca
• Parmesan shavings
• Black pepper
• Extra virgin olive oil

Step-by-step preparation

Step 1: Roast the tomatoes

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Place the cherry tomatoes and garlic in a baking dish.
3. Add the olive oil, thyme, and salt.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to burst and caramelize.
5. Reserva.

Step 2: Prepare the chicken

1. Seca perfectamente las pechugas.
2. Season them with the salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and paprika.
3. Heat a large skillet with the oil and butter.
4. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until it obtains a beautiful golden color.
5. Retira y reserva.

Step 3: Prepare the sauce

1. In the same skillet, add the butter.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Incorporate the chicken broth.
4. Scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to retrieve all the flavors.
5. Add the heavy cream.
6. When it begins to simmer gently, incorporate the Boursin cheese in small pieces.
7. Mezcla hasta que se funda completamente.
8. Add the Parmesan.
9. Incorporate the spinach and cook only until it wilts.

Step 4: Combine

1. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet.
2. Add the roasted cherry tomatoes along with all their juices.
3. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, constantly basting the chicken with the sauce.

Paso 5: Presentación

1. Serve a chicken breast.
2. Baña con abundante salsa.
3. Place some cherry tomatoes around.
4. Finish with fresh basil leaves, Parmesan shavings, and a few drops of olive oil.

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