CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN

Creamy Cilantro Chicken image

Chicken breasts in a light cajun and cilantro cream sauce are best served with cubed red potatoes and green beans or asparagus. Dish can also be served over rice, pasta, or egg noodles.

Provided by Michelle Zaretzky

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 thin skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup dry white wine
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

Pat chicken breasts dry and sprinkle with 1/2 the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the very hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork and both sides are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside, reserving drippings in the skillet.
Add green onions and bell pepper to the drippings in the skillet. Cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and wine and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Simmer until juices have reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes more. Add cream and continue to simmer to reduce slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro, plus remaining Cajun seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
Add chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 91.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 1.6 g