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Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce

Irresistible Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce Ready in 30 Minutes

A quick and delightful Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce perfect for impressing guests or elevating weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup Milk Almond or soy milk can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Dried Italian Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be substituted with olive oil for a healthier option.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Can be swapped with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly cracked.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • shallow bowl
  • Meat mallet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  3. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Pound to a uniform thickness of about 1/2-inch.
  4. Dip each chicken cutlet into milk, then roll in dried Italian breadcrumbs until fully coated.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Fry the cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Transfer the fried chicken cutlets to the prepared baking dish and bake for approximately 10 minutes until cooked through.
  7. In the skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce the heat and stir in heavy whipping cream, simmer for about 5 minutes. Mix in Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and black pepper.
  9. Remove the chicken from the oven, plate each cutlet, and drizzle with creamy basil sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To store, keep leftover Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.

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