Tender chicken breasts served in a creamy herb cheese sauce flavored with shallot, garlic, lemon, basil, oregano and tarragon. Boursin makes the sauce especially rich and flavorful while keeping this an easy skillet dinner.
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| Creamy Herb Chicken |
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: About 15 minutes
Cook Time: About 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1 (4.4-ounce) package spreadable herb cheese, such as Boursin
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Fresh herbs, for garnish, optional
Instructions:
- Brush the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet.
- Add the shallot, garlic, basil, oregano and tarragon. Sauté for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the herb cheese, chicken broth, lemon juice and lemon zest. Whisk until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Sprinkle in the flour and whisk until thoroughly incorporated.
- Cook for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and serve hot.
Tip: If using Boursin, Garlic & Fine Herbs would be an especially good choice for this recipe. If the sauce becomes thicker than you like, stir in a splash of additional chicken broth.
Source: Family Recipe