Chicken with Fresh Tomato Cilantro Cream Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Chicken with Fresh Tomato Cilantro Cream Sauce! Juicy, seared chicken breasts are bathed in a velvety sauce made from ripe, fresh tomatoes, a splash of heavy cream, and a fragrant blend of garlic, cumin, and paprika. Finished with a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a bright squeeze of lime juice, this dish offers a perfect balance of richness and zest. It's a one-pan recipe that comes together in just 45 minutes, making it ideal for busy schedules without sacrificing flavor. Whether served over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or crusty bread, this dish will quickly become a family favorite. Perfect for lovers of bold, fresh flavors and easy, satisfying meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups Fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1.25 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
- 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear them for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the chopped fresh tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and form a chunky sauce.
Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, ground cumin, paprika, and red chili flakes (if using). Stir the mixture well and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon some sauce over the chicken and cover the skillet with a lid. Simmer on low heat for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly.
Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the chicken hot, topped with extra sauce. Perfect alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.7 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.8 g | 389% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 924 mg | 308% | |
| Sodium | 3407 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 230.4 g | 461% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 4583 mg | 98% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
