This cilantro sauce pairs perfectly with chicken. It's creamy and delicious. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Ingredients:
3 lbs CHICKEN BREAST
1/4 cup OLIVE OIL
1 tsp KOSHER SALT
1 tsp BLACK PEPPER
1 tsp MEXICAN OREGANO
6 tbs UNSALTED BUTTER
3 tbs FLOUR
Ingredients for Cilantro Sauce:
1/2 cup CREAM CHEESE
1 can EVAPORATED MILK
2 cups CHICKEN BROTH
2 cups CILANTRO
1/4 ONIOIN
2 large GARLIC CLOVES
KNORR CHICKEN BOUILLON to taste
Instructions:
1-Blend all the CILANTRO SAUCE ingredients in a blender. Set aside.
2-Cut the CHICKEN in small chunks and season with the OLIVE OIL, KOSHER SALT, BLACK PEPPER and MEXICAN OREGANO. Set aside.
3-In a pan over medium heat add 3 tbs of BUTTER and cook the chicken. Remove the grease and chicken from the pan. Set the chicken aside.
4-Over medium heat add 3 tbs of BUTTER to the pan to melt then add the FLOUR. Keep stirring until fully incorporated with the butter. Slowly add the cilantro sauce. Keep stirring. At this point you can add more chicken broth to thin out the sauce if you'd like.
5-Set the stove to low heat and return the chicken to the pan to mix with the cilantro sauce. Simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes.
TIP: Garnish your dish with fresh cilantro if you'd like.
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