Creamy Cilantro Chicken Soup Recipe Recipe Cards

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH A KICK

Steps:

• In a blender or large food processor, combine the garlic, serrano peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime zest, soy sauce, sugar and coconut milk. Process until smooth.
• Place the chicken into a large resealable bag, and pour the liquid from the blender in with it. Seal, and refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven's broiler. Place the chicken onto a broiling pan, and pour the marinade into a saucepan.
• Broil the chicken for about 10 minutes on each side, until browned and the juices run clear. While the chicken is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
• Place chicken onto a serving plate, and pour the sauce over it to serve.

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pat chicken breasts dry and sprinkle with 1/2 the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the very hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork and both sides are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside, reserving drippings in the skillet.
• Add green onions and bell pepper to the drippings in the skillet. Cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and wine and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Simmer until juices have reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes more. Add cream and continue to simmer to reduce slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro, plus remaining Cajun seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more.

CREAM OF CILANTRO SOUP

Steps:

• In a food processor puree the cilantro with 1 cup of the broth, and blend to smooth.
• In a large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour.
• Slowly add the remaining broth, whisking to smooth.
• Boil, while whisking, for 1 minute.
• Stir in the cream cheese, cilantro mixture, sour cream, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Ladle into bowls and offer garnishes at the table.