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Zesty Creamy Jalapeño Lime Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts simmered in a creamy jalapeño lime sauce with bold, zesty flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
Sauce
  • 2 jalapeños sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lime zest

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with spices and salt.
  2. Sear chicken until golden, then remove.
  3. Sauté jalapeños, onion, and garlic.
  4. Deglaze pan with broth and add cream.
  5. Stir in lime juice and zest.
  6. Return chicken and simmer until cooked through.

Notes

Adjust jalapeño seeds to control spice level.