Creamy Chicken with Cilantro
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce with fresh cilantro. A quick and comforting skillet dinner ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Season the 1.5 lb chicken breast with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Pour in 0.5 cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in 0.5 cup chopped cilantro and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- measuring cups
- knife
- cutting board
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