Description
Enjoy a zesty and creamy chicken dish infused with fresh cilantro and lime. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, juiced and zested
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and cumin.
3. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Stir in sour cream, lime juice, and zest; cook until sauce is warmed.
6. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2-3 minutes.
7. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top before serving.
Notes
Serve with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.
Adjust lime and cilantro to taste for extra zestiness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cilantro lime chicken, creamy chicken, easy dinner, flavorful chicken