Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

Name: Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts ((cut thin or pounded to 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness)); salt ((to taste)); pepper ((to taste)); 3 cloves garlic ((minced)); 1 cup chicken stock ((or bone broth)); 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves ((minced, divided)); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional)); 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 lime ((juiced))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy, family-friendly dinner made with juicy pan-seared chicken simmered in a rich, creamy cilantro lime sauce. This quick 30-minute chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and is naturally higher in protein, low-carb and gluten-free.

Updated at: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:10:17 GMT