You will love this creamy chicken with herb cheese. It's quick to make and is easy too. Serve it with pasta, rice or your favorite potatoes and a veggie.
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2/3 c. chicken stock or broth
4.4 oz. pkg. spreadable herb cheese (like Boursin)
1 shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
2 T. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 T. all-purpose flour
1 t. dried basil
1 t. dried oregano
1 t. dried tarragon
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
Brush chicken breasts with 1 T. olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until opaque and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
In the same skillet, heat 1 T. olive oil; sauté shallot and garlic, basil, oregano and tarragon for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Stir in herb cheese, chicken stock or broth, lemon juice and zest; whisk until smooth; sprinkle in flour; whisk until incorporated.
Cook 5-10 minutes, or until sauce has thickened. Return chicken to skillet; cook 2-3 minutes, or until warmed through.
Garnish with fresh herbs; serve.
6 servings.