Chicken With Fresh Tomato Cilantro Cream Sauce

Name: Chicken With Fresh Tomato Cilantro Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced to pane thinness, slice each breast to make thinner slices); 2 potatoes (sliced, medium, no-too-thick thickness); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 large onion, sliced thin in circles; 1 jalapeno pepper (or any hot pepper of your choice, finely chopped); 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 2 -3 teaspoons tomato paste; 1 large tomatoes (chopped); 1 dash fresh lemon juice; 1 bunch fresh cilantro; 4 -6 tablespoons butter; olive oil; 2 tablespoons cream cheese; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; salt and pepper; adobo seasoning, if you have- not necessary really (optional); 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 -3 dashes red hot sauce (i.e. Franks Red Hot, any cayenne pepper sauce); 1 teaspoon turmeric; colored tortilla chips (for presentation)

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced to pane thinness, slice each breast to make thinner slices)
2 potatoes (sliced, medium, no-too-thick thickness)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large onion, sliced thin in circles
1 jalapeno pepper (or any hot pepper of your choice, finely chopped)
3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
2 -3 teaspoons tomato paste
1 large tomatoes (chopped)
1 dash fresh lemon juice
1 bunch fresh cilantro
4 -6 tablespoons butter
olive oil
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 tablespoon heavy cream
salt and pepper
adobo seasoning, if you have- not necessary really (optional)
1 tablespoon cumin
2 -3 dashes red hot sauce (i.e. Franks Red Hot, any cayenne pepper sauce)
1 teaspoon turmeric
colored tortilla chips (for presentation)

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To prepare the sauce:
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Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and a bit of olive oil in a pan. Add chopped onions, pepper, garlic and saute until tender. Add 2-3 teaspoons of tomato paste, stir around until all coated. Add chopped tomato, stir around, add a bit of water, like 1/2 cup or so to give some liquid. Add lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add a tablespoon of cumin. Add a few dashes of Red Hot.
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A tumeric and a dash of dry adobo spice if you are using. Add fresh, chopped cilantro, approx.1/2 cup or so, you can't go wrong on amount.
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Cover and simmer until almost a liquid, approximately 30 minutes. If it gets too thick, you can always add some water.
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When sauce is finished, it should be a semi-thick consistency. Add two tablespoons of cream cheese and stir until melted, stir in one tablespoon of heavy cream, cover and keep warm. (if too thick, add a little water to loosen).
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To prepare chicken/potatoes:
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In a large frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and a bit of olive oil.
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Add sliced, salt and peppered potato slices and fry on each side until golden brown.
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Transfer to platter and cover with foil to keep warm and to get a bit soft from the steam being covered.
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In same pan add sliced onions, brown in oil until done, spoon atop potato slices, cover to keep warm.
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In same pan, add more butter/oil. Add chicken breasts and saute on each side on low heat, keeping covered, then uncovering when almost done to brown nice.
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Transfer these to platter and arrange on top of potato/onion slices.
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Drizzle the sauce atop these and around the platter.
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Serve extra sauce in a dish on top of a plate decorated with colored tortilla chips.
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Garnish chicken platter edges with sliced tomatoes and springs of fresh cilantro if you like.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced to pane thinness, slice each breast to make thinner slices), 2 potatoes (sliced, medium, no-too-thick thickness), 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 large onion, sliced thin in circles, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Fresh Tomato Cilantro Cream Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!