Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
Our recipe for Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken is so easy to put together and it is full of Tex Mex flavors. The cilantro lime sauce makes this chicken very special and it is so tender it could be cut with a fork. A great paring with some nice corn on the cob with a little cilantro butter. This is a great recipe to make for a family meal or a very special get together for friends, yes it is one of those recipes that your husband will say, hey honey could you make that chicken with the really good cilantro lime sauce?

Making Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

Brown The Chicken Breast

Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
Saute The Vegetables
Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
Make The Sauce
Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
Place The Browned Chicken Into The Baking Dish
Pour The Sauce Over Chicken And Bake
Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
This Smells Heavenly!
Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
Miz Helen's Kitchen
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Ingredients
4 skinless chicken breast,sliced in half length wise
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium size onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoon lime juice
5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped plus more for garnish
Directions
Slice the chicken breast in half to help cook the chicken so it is not so thick.
Mix the salt, pepper,and cayenne together, then sprinkle the seasons all over the chicken covering all sides.
In a large heavy skillet heat the vegetable oil.
Place the chicken into the hot oil and brown the chicken, then remove it to a holding platter.
Next saute the onions and garlic in the hot skillet.
When the onions are clear add the chicken broth and lime juice, cook on medium for 5 minutes.
Add the butter and when it is melted, add the heavy cream and fresh cilantro.
Stir until the sauce is creamy and thick.
Place the browned chicken into a 9 X 13 baking dish and then pour the sauce over the chicken.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with fresh lime wedges. 
Serve the sauce on the chicken and on the side.
Enjoy!
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Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
The Flavors Of This Recipe Are Amazing!
Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
Time To Enjoy This Chicken
Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
The Chicken Is So Moist and Tender
Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
We enjoy the Tex-Mex flavors here at the cottage and this is certainly one of the recipes that produces a Tex-Mex winner. One of my friends always ask me to make the Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken for her. Thanks so much for stopping by to spend some time with us today, I always look forward to your visits.
Peace and Joy
Miz Helen
Miz Helen

Cookbook Author, Recipe Developer, Organic Gardner.


Comments

  1. Oh my, that does look good. I can see how moist the chicken is. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo!

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  2. Pinned! You have some of the best recipes. Rich and delicious but easy! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. May the rest of your week be amazing!

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