Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 Tablespoon oil of choice
• cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
• 1 cup chicken broth (water can also be used)
• cup heavy cream or half and half (or sour-cream or greek yogurt)
• Juice of 1 lime (or 2 tablespoons)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped cilantro
• teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large heavy-duty skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper then add the chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning once or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and cover with foil on a separate plate, set aside.
2. Add onions to the same skillet (without washing it) and cook onion for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for just 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, cream, lime juice, cilantro, red peppers flaked, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle boil for 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by cup.
3. Return chicken to the sauce turn off heat and garnish with more cilantro. Serve with aside of steamed veggies or rice. Enjoy!

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Source: http://gimmedelicious.com/2016/09/05/easy-one-skillet-creamy-cilantro-lime-chicken/

Recipe category: Entree