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Quick & Creamy Tomatillo Chicken Skillet – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Quick & Creamy Tomatillo Chicken Skillet

A zesty, single-serving skillet featuring tender chicken in a luscious, cheesy cream sauce with vibrant pops of tomatillo and fresh herbs. This Southwestern-inspired dream comes together in minutes, perfect for a quick lunch, a savory snack, or a delicious keto-friendly meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp (15 g / 0.53 oz) European-style butter
  • 1 tbsp (14 g / 0.49 oz) tomatillo, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp (20 g / 0.71 oz) cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tbsp (16 g / 0.56 oz) mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp (31 g / 1.09 oz) heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp (5 g / 0.18 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp (3 g / 0.11 oz) scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp (1 g / 0.04 oz) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • for Success
  • This dish makes a fantastic dip for celery sticks, bell pepper strips, or low-carb tortilla chips. You can also serve it over zucchini noodles or in a lettuce wrap.
  • For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of cumin with the chicken or a fresh squeeze of lime juice just before serving.

Method
 

  1. In a small nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the diced tomatillos and sauté for about 1 minute, just until they begin to soften and become fragrant.
  3. Stir in the cooked, diced chicken and continue to cook for another minute to heat through.
  4. Reduce the heat to low.
  5. Add the mayonnaise, heavy cream, grated cheese, scallions, and cilantro to the pan.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Be careful not to let it boil.
  8. Immediately pour the mixture onto a serving plate, using a spatula to scrape every last drop of the delicious sauce from the pan.
  9. Before dicing your tomatillo, be sure to remove the papery husk and rinse the sticky film off the fruit under cool water.
  10. Keep the heat on low once you add the cream and cheese. This prevents the sauce from separating or breaking, ensuring a smooth, velvety texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 12gFat: 32g

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