Creamy Cilantro Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

Chicken breasts in a light cajun and cilantro cream sauce are best served with cubed red potatoes and green beans or asparagus. Dish can also be served over rice, pasta, or egg noodles.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 chicken breasts

Creamy Cilantro Chicken

Ingredients

6 thin skinless

boneless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

divided

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 green onions

sliced

1 red bell pepper

sliced

2 cups chicken broth

¼ cup dry white wine

¾ cup heavy cream

½ cup halved cherry tomatoes

½ cup chopped cilantro

Meat and Poultry

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Cilantro Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 266.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.3g 39%

Carbohydrates: 4.7g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 17.9g 28%

Saturated Fat: 8.1g 40%

Cholesterol: 91.1mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 1506IU 30%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.8mg 91%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 30.8mg 51%

Folate: 23.3mcg 6%

Calcium: 40.6mg 4%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 26.3mg 9%

Potassium: 306.9mg 9%

Sodium: 710mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 161.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.