Majorly upgrade chicken breasts with a creamy, Mexican cream sauce.
Creamy Cilantro-Lime Chicken
YIELDS: 4
PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 20 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 20 MINS
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2/3 c. chicken stock
- 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp. heavy cream
- cooked white rice
- Lime wedges, for serving
DIRECTIONS
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper, then add to skillet and cook through, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add garlic to pan. (If the skillet is looking dry, add another tablespoon oil.) Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken stock, scraping up the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Bring to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream, lime juice, and cilantro. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over each breast.
- Serve chicken over white rice, spooning more sauce over each breast. Garnish with more cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
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