Chicken Creole with Chile Cream Sauce

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 2

Tasty Chicken Creole with Chile Cream Sauce Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

366

Sugar

Fat

15g

Chicken Creole with Chile Cream Sauce is a flavorful dish that combines Caribbean and Mexican influences. The dish features pan-fried chicken breasts seasoned with Creole or Cajun seasoning and served on a bed of hot, cooked rice. The star of the dish is the chile cream sauce made by mixing green chilies, lime juice, and sour cream. The dish is full of flavor and perfect for a weeknight meal with family or friends.

Instructions

1.	Season the chicken breasts with Creole or Cajun seasoning.
2.	In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken in olive oil for 5-6 minutes per side or until no longer pink.
3.	Remove chicken from skillet and add water, green chilies, and lime juice to the pan.
4.	Cook and stir until heated through.
5.	Remove from heat and add sour cream, stirring until smooth.
6.	Serve the chicken over hot, cooked rice and top with the chile cream sauce.

PROS

This dish packs a lot of flavor and is easy to make.

The chile cream sauce is a delicious addition that might become a new favorite.

Chicken is an excellent source of protein that can help with muscle growth and repair.

CONS

If you are not a fan of spicy foods, you may want to adjust the amount of Creole or Cajun seasoning used in this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein that can help with muscle growth and repair.
Green chilies are low in calories and packed with vitamin C.
Lime juice is a good source of vitamin C, which is important for collagen production.

	4 skinless , boneless chicken breasts
	2 teaspoons Creole or Cajun seasoning
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	1/2 cup water
	1 can chopped green chilies
	1 teaspoon lime juice
	1/4 cup sour cream
	Hot cooked regular long-grain white rice