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Creamy Cilantro Chicken

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @destinydezaray2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • oil (for frying)Pantry30 ml
  • garlic (cloves, peeled)Produce3 pieces
  • white onion (roughly chopped)Produce0.5 pieces
  • jalapeños (stems removed)Produce2 pieces
  • cilantro (fresh, leaves and tender stems)Produce40 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy227 g
  • Mexican crema (or heavy cream)Dairy240 ml
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices1 g
  • chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)Meat3 pieces
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • cheese (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • rice (cooked, for serving)Grains300 g

per serving

Nutrition

829kcal

Carbs
65 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
44 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Blender

step by step

Method

  1. Grill the aromatics

    • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add the garlic, onion and jalapeños and grill until softened and lightly charred.
    Step 1

  2. Blend the cilantro sauce

    • Transfer the grilled garlic, onion and jalapeños to a blender.
    • Add the cilantro, cream cheese, Mexican crema, salt, pepper and cumin.
    • Blend until smooth.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the chicken

    • Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
    • Cook in the same pan until golden and cooked through.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer with the sauce

    • Pour the cilantro sauce over the chicken and add the cheese.
    • Cook on low heat until the sauce is hot and the cheese has melted.
    Step 4

  5. Serve

    • Serve the creamy cilantro chicken with rice.
    Step 5
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