Description
A rich and savory Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce that transforms ordinary chicken into a luxurious treat, perfect for any occasion.
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
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create four cutlets.
- Pound each cutlet to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Dip cutlets in milk and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook cutlets until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked cutlets to the baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, then add heavy whipping cream, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan, fresh basil, and black pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until rich and creamy.
- Serve chicken topped with the creamy sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or substitute basil with thyme or parsley. Sauté vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes with garlic for a colorful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg