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Heavenly Cilantro Lime Chicken Skillet

Satisfy your taste buds with this rich and delightful combination of cilantro, lime, and creamy sauce that pulls together tender chicken breasts in a one-skillet recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
2
25 min
TOTAL TIME
496
CALORIES
$1.48
PER SERVING
Heavenly Cilantro Lime Chicken Skillet
Ingredients
10 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Boneless Chicken Breasts
4 medium boneless chicken breasts
Onion
1/4 cup onion
finely chopped
Chicken Broth
1 cup chicken broth
Lime
1 whole lime
juiced
Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Salt & Pepper
salt & pepper
to taste
Fresh Cilantro
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
chopped, divided
Heavy Cream
2/3 cup heavy cream
Directions
8 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning once, until fully cooked. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
3
Using the same skillet, cook the chopped onion for 1 minute.
4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5
Stir in the chicken broth, lime juice, ¼ cup of cilantro, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle boil and let it reduce by 1/4 cup for 8-10 minutes.
6
Whisk in the heavy cream during the last minute of boiling.
7
Turn off the heat and return the cooked chicken to the skillet, covering it with the sauce.
8
Garnish with the remaining chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Health Info
Macros
5g
CARBS
34g
FAT
40g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LOW CARB
KETO
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
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Frequently Asked Questions
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