Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Recipe:: Gimme Delicious
This creamy cilantro lime chicken is extremely easy to make and has become a weekly part of our dinner routine. The chicken is tender and flavorful and the creamy sauce is just out of this world. The chicken can be served with a side of veggies, rice, or even pasta.
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
Directions:
- 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. Enjoy