Lime Chicken with Cilantro Cream Sauce and Roasted Zucchini Recipe
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Lime Chicken with Cilantro Cream Sauce and Roasted Zucchini

"Chicken over roasted zucchini with a creamy cilantro sauce is a delicious dinner idea. The lime really brings everything together. A light pasta toss is the perfect accompaniment."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 chicken breasts
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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  • 1 (8 ounce) package linguine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
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  • 1 large zucchini, quartered lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
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  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add the chicken breasts. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, turning the chicken occasionally.
  2. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the linguine, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer linguine to a large mixing bowl; add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the Parmesan cheese, and the quartered cherry tomatoes; toss until the pasta is evenly coated in oil.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts, turning once, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. Meanwhile, lie the zucchini on a baking sheet. Coat the zucchini with 1 tablespoon olive oil with a pastry brush. Place zucchini on middle rack in the oven, and bake, turning every 5 minutes, until nicely browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cilantro and garlic, cook and stir 1 minute. Pour in the wine, chicken broth, and 2 tablespoons lime juice, and return to a simmer. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the mixture to the sauce pan and stir in the cream and green onions; bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  7. Lie the zucchini pieces side by side on a serving platter; lie the chicken breasts on the zucchini; pour the cilantro cream sauce over the chicken. Serve with the pasta on the side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1353 | Total Fat: 81.9g | Cholesterol: 201mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by Lisa Moore   view full review
I love to find great new recipe and this would up there with the best! I made some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by WINDHORN   view full review
This is actually 3 recipes. The pasta & zucchini recipes were pretty blah. But, the chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2011 by KK1200   view full review
Yummy! I marinated mine in milk and the seasonings instead of lime juice. I made Rice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by JanineyBeaney   view full review
The timing of this recipe was a bit off -I thought the pasta was cooked too much in advance,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by Marcia_Marcia_Marcia Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I love cilantro and lime but not in this recipe. The lime marinade and the lime cream sauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by hazeleyes8503   view full review
I used artichoke instead of zucchini. Add a little chicken bullion powder to your pasta with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by Audel   view full review
I love the sauce. I have never eaten it over zucchini and have also found that it tastes more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by wduff   view full review
thanks for the review on cutting the fat from this terrific recipe... thanks for taking the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by JLSnyder   view full review
Delicious! You don't have to change/add a thing.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by GAYLEREYNOLDS   view full review
I baked the chicken for 30 minutes in the oven. I used fat free half and half and added salt...

 

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