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Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce

Savory Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce for a Quick Dinner

This Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a quick, elegant meal with juicy chicken and a creamy basil sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Tender, boneless, and skinless
  • 1 cup Milk Swap for buttermilk for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Dried Italian Breadcrumbs Panko makes it crunchier
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Enhances flavor and browning
For the Cream Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves are best
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium for controlling salt levels
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Half-and-half can lighten it up
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, introduces richness
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Vital for signature flavor
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust according to taste preference

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9"x13" baking dish with butter.
  2. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create cutlets and pound to ½-inch thickness.
  3. Dip each cutlet in milk, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Melt butter in a skillet and cook breaded cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.
  5. Transfer chicken to baking dish and bake for 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Sauté minced garlic in the skillet for 30 seconds.
  7. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil, then stir in heavy whipping cream and simmer.
  8. Add Parmesan, fresh basil, and black pepper, stirring for about 5 minutes.
  9. Serve chicken with the basil cream sauce drizzled over.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure chicken cutlets are evenly pounded for juicy cooking. Adjust sauce thickness to preference.

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