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Creamy Jalapeño Lime Chicken

A zesty, spicy, and incredibly creamy one-pan chicken skillet featuring fresh lime, jalapeños, and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Low Carb, Mexican Fusion
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Components
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 jalapeños sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
  2. Heat oil and butter in skillet; sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté jalapeños, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in broth and cream, scraping the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 4 minutes.
  5. Stir in parmesan, lime juice, and zest until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
  6. Return chicken to the pan, toss to coat in sauce, and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

For a milder sauce, remove all seeds from the jalapeños before slicing.