Easy One Skillet Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

4 medium boneless (skinless chicken breasts)

1 Tablespoon oil of choice

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic (crushed or minced)

1 cup chicken broth (water can also be used)

Juice of 1 lime (or 2 tablespoons)

2 tablespoons cilantro chopped cilantro

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half (or sour-cream or greek yogurt)

Directions

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.

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, 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 1/4 cup.

Whisk in cream during the last minute. Turn off heat and return chicken to the sauce. Garnish with more cilantro. Serve with aside of steamed veggies or rice. Enjoy!