Creamy Chicken (Pollo a la Crema)
Tender chicken thighs braised in a silky, garlicky sour cream sauce with a kiss of lime. Ready in one skillet, perfect for weeknight tacos or with rice.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
6 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Sear chicken 3 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Add garlic and jalapeño to the skillet, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in broth, scraping up browned bits. Return chicken to the pan and simmer 5 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and squeeze of lime juice until creamy.
Step 6
Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and more lime. Serve hot with tortillas or rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
- tongs
- measuring cups and spoons
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
