Creamy Cilantro Chicken

Chicken breasts in a light cajun and cilantro cream sauce are best served with cubed red potatoes and green beans or asparagus.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 267 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 6 thin skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided
• 0.25 cup dry white wine
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup chopped cilantro
• 0.5 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pat chicken breasts dry and sprinkle with 1/2 the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the very hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork and both sides are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside, reserving drippings in the skillet.

Step 3

Add green onions and bell pepper to the drippings in the skillet. Cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and wine and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Simmer until juices have reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes more. Add cream and continue to simmer to reduce slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro, plus remaining Cajun seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Add chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more.