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Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken: A Flavorful Dinner Delight


  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Enjoy a zesty and creamy chicken dish infused with fresh cilantro and lime. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

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