LEMON GOAT CHEESE CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Lemon Goat Cheese Chicken Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by Johanna

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , pounded to 1/4 inch thick
1 tbsp olive oil
2 medium garlic cloves , peeled and cut in half lengthwise
1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
1 pinch black pepper
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp grated lemon rind
4 oz goat cheese

Steps:

1 To pound chicken, place breasts between 2 layers of plastic wrap. Use meat mallet or heavy rolling pin to pound until they are 1/4 inch thick. 2 Peel and cut garlic cloves. 3 Pour oil into large saute pan. Sauté garlic in oil over medium-high heat until the garlic is golden. 4 Place chicken in pan. Cook 3 to 5 minutes per side. 5 Add broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and lemon zest to pan. Stir. 6 Cover pan. Lower heat to medium-low. Simmer for 3 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. 7 Using slotted spoon, remove chicken to serving platter. Cover and set aside in warm place. 8 Raise heat to high. Boil liquid until it becomes thick, stirring occasionally, about 3 to 5 minutes. 9 Lower heat to medium. Stir in goat cheese and cook until melted. 10 Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve.