Description
Creamy cilantro lime chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, zesty sauce made from fresh cilantro, lime juice, and sour cream. Perfect for weeknight dinners or summer barbecues, this recipe brings vibrant flavors to your table and is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it over rice or warm tortillas for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove the chicken; add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in the chicken broth, lime juice, and sour cream, mixing well to create a creamy sauce.
- Add chopped cilantro and cumin; mix until combined and simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and let simmer for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg