CREAMY CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic (* minced)
1 cup chicken bone broth (* or stock)
1/4 cup cilantro leaves (* minced)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (* optional)
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 lime (* juiced)

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken with the salt and pepper and add to the hot skillet.
Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for about 5-7 more minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle.
Remove the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep it warm.
Add the garlic to the same skillet (no need to clean the pan beforehand). Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add the chicken bone broth, 2/3rds of the cilantro, and red pepper flakes, if using.
Gently simmer until the liquid is reduced by 1/3, about 10 minutes.
Whisk in the heavy cream and half of the lime juice. Taste and add more lime juice, as needed.
Place the chicken back in the pan and spoon sauce over the top, if desired.
Top with the remaining cilantro.