Description
Skillet Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish featuring juicy pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with fresh cilantro, garlic, and zesty lime.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- Zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden brown. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes to reheat the chicken.
- Serve warm with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor.
- Can substitute chicken thighs if preferred; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Pairs well with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
