Description
A delicious and creamy lime chicken dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped onion (about half an onion)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons lime zest (from 1 lime)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2–3 limes)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and just barely cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, heavy cream, lime juice, and lime zest and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 5-8 minutes, or until reduced by half, then stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer until heated through.
- Garnish with additional cilantro and limes, if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream for a smoother consistency.
- Fresh cilantro enhances the flavor significantly.
- Avoid overcooking the chicken to maintain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg