​Easy One Skillet Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

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Serves 4
Ingredients

• 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 Tablespoon oil of choice
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
• 1 cup chicken broth water can also be used
• Juice of 1 lime or 2 tablespoons
• 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half or sour-cream or greek yogurt

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Preparation 

1. In a large heavy-duty skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper then add the chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning once or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and cover with foil on a separate plate, set aside.
2. Add onions to the same skillet (without washing it) and cook onion for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for just 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, lime juice, cilantro, red peppers flaked, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle boil for 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by 1/4 cup.
3. Whisk in cream during the last minute. Turn off heat and return chicken to the sauce. Garnish with more cilantro. Serve with aside of steamed veggies or rice.

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