Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Tablespoon oil of choice
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
1 cup chicken broth water can also be used
Juice of 1 lime or 2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half or sour-cream or greek yogurt
Instructions
In a large heavy-duty skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper then add the chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning once or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and cover with foil on a separate plate, set aside.
Add onions to the same skillet (without washing it) and cook onion for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for just 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, lime juice, cilantro, red peppers flaked, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle boil for 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by 1/4 cup.
Whisk in cream during the last minute. Turn off heat and return chicken to the sauce. Garnish with more cilantro. Serve with aside of steamed veggies or rice.
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Tablespoon oil of choice
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
1 cup chicken broth water can also be used
Juice of 1 lime or 2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half or sour-cream or greek yogurt
Instructions
In a large heavy-duty skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper then add the chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning once or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and cover with foil on a separate plate, set aside.
Add onions to the same skillet (without washing it) and cook onion for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for just 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, lime juice, cilantro, red peppers flaked, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle boil for 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by 1/4 cup.
Whisk in cream during the last minute. Turn off heat and return chicken to the sauce. Garnish with more cilantro. Serve with aside of steamed veggies or rice.
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