Creamy Chicken & Herb Skillet

By á-47484

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 1 lb chicken breasts, pounded thin
• extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
• salt & pepper
• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 5 oz spreadable herb cheese (like Boursin or Laughing Cow)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 small lemon)
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, or basil, or parsley, or chives

Details

Adapted from iowagirleats.com

Preparation

Step 1

Brush both sides of chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil then season both sides with salt and pepper. Cook in an olive oil or nonstick sprayed skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink in the center then remove to a plate and set aside.
Turn heat down to medium then add extra virgin olive oil and shallots. Saute until shallots are slightly softened, about 1 minute, then add herb cheese, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Stir until creamy then add in fresh herbs. Spoon sauce over cooked chicken then serve.