Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
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Category
Dinner
Servings
4
Cook Time
40 minutes
The tasty sauce gives the chicken breasts a giant kick of flavor. Serve with white rice or a cauliflower mash for an elegant style dinner.
Author:CanCooker
Ingredients
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1.5 pounds boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
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1/4 teaspoon Salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
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1 tablespoon Olive Oil
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1-1/2 cups Chicken Broth
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3 tablespoons fresh squeezed Lime Juice
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1/2 cup Red Onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh Cilantro, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes*
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1/3 cup Heavy Cream*
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1/4 cup Butter
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Optional: Lime wedges and more cilantro for garnish
Things You Need
Directions
Prepare chicken breasts; if breasts are uneven in thickness, pound them down so they are the same in thickness for even cooking. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in any CanCooker on a medium heat source, add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for 6–7 minutes, turning once, making sure they are evenly browned on the outside. They do not have to be cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover with foil
Remove skillet from heat and add the broth, lime juice, onion, cilantro, and red pepper flakes. Return to heat. Cook and stir to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Bring ingredients to a boil. Allow to boil, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add the cream and butter. Stir until butter has melted, then remove from heat.
Add chicken back to the CanCooker, turning once to coat both sides in the sauce. Cover with lid and cook until the chicken is completely cooked through, about 15 minutes (internal temperature must be at least 165°F (74°C).
Serve chicken with sauce spooned on top, and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro, if desired.