Easy One Skillet Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

Name: Easy One Skillet Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 medium boneless; 1 Tablespoon oil of choice; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup chicken broth; Juice of 1 lime; 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

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4

Easy One Skillet Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

Eric Kelley

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Easy skillet cilantro lime chicken is creamy, full-flavored and made just 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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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. Enjoy!