⏱ 40 min total

Skillet Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce.

Name: Skillet Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce.
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 breast fillet Chicken breast; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ¼ cup Chicken broth; ¼ tbsp Lime juice; ¹⁄₁₆ cup, chopped Onion; ¼ tbsp Cilantro; ¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ¾ tbsp Heavy whipping cream; ½ tbsp Butter

Per 1 serving · 214 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

272

14%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
28g
42% of calories
Carbs
2.1g
3% of calories
Fat
17g
55% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Skillet Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce. (214 g) has 272 calories, with 28 g of protein, 2.1 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). It is high in protein (56% DV), niacin (74% DV) and Vitamin B6 (76% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 37% and 39% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

127cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

10g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.2g

0.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein56%
Niacin74%
Vitamin B676%
Pantothenic acid36%
Phosphorus39%
Selenium49%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A12%
Vitamin E10%
Riboflavin (B2)18%
Vitamin B1214%
Choline19%
Potassium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat37%
Cholesterol39%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 30 minCook 10 min

1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
2
Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper.
3
In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes, turning once, until browned on the outside. Set chicken on a plate and cover tightly with foil.
4
Remove skillet from heat and add the broth, lime juice, onion, cilantro, and red pepper. Return to heat and cook, stirring to scrape up browned bits. Bring to a boil and allow to gently boil, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add the cream and butter, stirring until butter has melted.
5
Add chicken to the sauce and place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake uncovered until the chicken is completely cooked through, about 5-10 minutes.
6
Serve chicken with sauce spooned on top. Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (214 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	104 μg	12%
Vitamin C	2 mg	2%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	10%
Vitamin K	4 μg	3%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	18%
Niacin	12 mg	74%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	76%
Folate (B9)	16 μg	4%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	14%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	36%
Choline	103 mg	19%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	23 mg	2%
Iron	1 mg	8%
Potassium	477 mg	10%
Magnesium	36 mg	9%
Phosphorus	275 mg	39%
Zinc	1 mg	8%
Copper	0.1 mg	7%
Manganese	0.1 mg	5%
Selenium	27 μg	49%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.1 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	31 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	0.2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.2 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	101 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 272 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

52min
Walking (3.5 mph)
33min
Cycling (moderate)
23min
Running (6 mph)
38min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Skillet Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce.?

One serving of Skillet Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce. (1 serving) has 272 calories, which works out to 127 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Skillet Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce. high in protein?

Yes. It has 28 g of protein per serving, and 42% of its calories come from protein (10 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Skillet Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce. keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.

How much sodium is in Skillet Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce.?

343 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Skillet Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce.?

0.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (214 g)

Calories272

% Daily Value*

Total fat 17g	21%
Saturated fat 7.4g	37%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 117mg	39%
Sodium 343mg	15%
Total carbohydrate 2.1g	1%
Dietary fiber 0.2g	1%
Total sugars 0.9g
Protein 28g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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