Creamy Chicken (Pollo a la Crema)
Tender chicken thighs braised in a silky, garlicky sour cream sauce with a kiss of lime. Ready in one skillet, perfect for weeknight tacos or with rice.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole lime
- ½ whole jalapeño (optional), sliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Sear chicken 3 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to a plate.
- 3
Add garlic and jalapeño to the skillet, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in broth, scraping up browned bits. Return chicken to the pan and simmer 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and squeeze of lime juice until creamy.
- 6
Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and more lime. Serve hot with tortillas or rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
- tongs
- measuring cups and spoons
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