Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
A delightful dish that blends tender chicken with a rich and flavorful sauce, featuring zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to preference.
- 1/3 cup heavy cream Can substitute with coconut cream.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Optional lime wedges for garnish
- More cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Pound the chicken breasts to make them an even thickness. This helps them cook evenly.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook it for 6-7 minutes, turning once for even cooking.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover it with foil to keep it warm.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Add chicken broth, lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and red pepper flakes to the skillet.
- Return the skillet to the heat and cook, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil uncovered for 10-12 minutes until it reduces to about 1/2 cup.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add heavy cream and butter. Stir until the butter melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet, turning it to coat in the sauce.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake uncovered until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 5-10 minutes.
Serving
- Serve the chicken with the sauce spooned on top and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for a few hours before cooking. Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference. Customize with vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach.