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SKILLET CHICKEN WITH CREAMY CILANTRO LIME SAUCE

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Great week night recipe, easy prep and simple ingredients deliver a delicious and satisfying meal. I used 6oz chicken breasts for this recipe and they cooked up beautifully. I agree that the heavy cream for the sauce is a must! Leftovers are even more savory, will definitely make this again! SKILLET CHICKEN WITH CREAMY CILANTRO LIME SAUCE Yield: serves 4 Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chicken broth (I recommend reduced sodium) 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice (I use closer to 1.5 Tbsp) 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 3 Tablespoons heavy cream2 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed optional: lime wedges and more cilantro for garnish, steamed asparagus for serving Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). If the chicken breasts are uneven in thickness, p...