Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce
Indulge in our creamy Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce that’s ready in 30 minutes! Discover how easy it is to create this comforting delight tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup dried Italian breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts until they are about half an inch thick; season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add heavy whipping cream and stir gently; allow to simmer for about 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped basil; mix until combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and warm through before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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