Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce
A luscious chicken dish draped in a velvety basil cream sauce that tantalizes the taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup dried Italian breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Begin preparing the chicken by slicing each breast in half horizontally. Flatten cutlets to about ½-inch thickness.
- Dip each cutlet in milk, then roll in breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cutlets, cooking until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked chicken to the baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower the heat, add heavy cream, and simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese, basil, and black pepper.
- Serve chicken topped with the basil cream sauce.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Add sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for an extra flavor dimension.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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