Chicken with Green Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Chicken with Green Sauce recipe! Juicy, seasoned chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and smothered in a creamy herbaceous sauce packed with fresh cilantro, parsley, basil, and a hint of jalapeño for a subtle kick. The zesty lime juice adds brightness, while a touch of heavy cream creates a luscious texture that ties it all together. Perfectly cooked in under 40 minutes, this dish is an easy and impressive choice whether you're meal prepping or hosting a dinner party. Serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside roasted vegetables for a meal bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. If you're in search of a new way to enjoy chicken, this creamy green sauce dish is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 piece jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Directions
Step 1
Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic cloves, cilantro leaves, parsley leaves, basil leaves, lime juice, and chopped jalapeño pepper. Blend until smooth to form the green sauce.
Step 4
Return the skillet to medium heat and pour in the chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Step 5
Add the green sauce to the skillet and stir to combine with the chicken broth.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, mixing well until the sauce is smooth and combined.
Step 7
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the green sauce over the chicken to coat it well.
Step 8
Cover the skillet and simmer for about 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to warm through.
Step 9
Serve the chicken with green sauce hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1496.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1908.9 |
| Total Fat 96.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 711.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3569.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.3g | |
| Protein 225.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 413.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3400.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories