Delicious Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce Recipe 🍗🌿
Looking for a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion? This Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a showstopper with its tender chicken cutlets smothered in a rich and creamy basil-infused sauce. The best part? It’s easy to make and comes together in under an hour. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Cutlets:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🐔
- 1/2 cup milk 🥛
- 3/4 cup dried Italian breadcrumbs 🍞
- 3 tablespoons butter 🧈
For the Basil Cream Sauce:
- 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
1️⃣ Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set it aside. 🔥
2️⃣ Prepare the Chicken Cutlets:
Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create two even pieces, resulting in 4 cutlets. Pound each cutlet to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Set up a breading station with the milk in one shallow bowl and the breadcrumbs in another. Dip each chicken cutlet thoroughly in milk, then coat with breadcrumbs. 🥛🍞
3️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook the coated chicken cutlets until they’re golden-brown on each side, being careful not to burn them. Arrange the chicken side by side in the prepared baking dish. Place the dish in the oven to finish cooking while you prepare the basil cream sauce. The chicken will need about 10 minutes in the oven; ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F. 🧈🍗
4️⃣ Make the Basil Cream Sauce:
Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds over medium heat until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to loosen any browned bits from the pan. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a slight boil. Reduce the heat to low, then add the Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and black pepper. Continue stirring the sauce until it thickens, which should take about 5 minutes. 🧄🍲🥛🧀🌿
5️⃣ Serve and Enjoy:
Remove the chicken from the oven and serve it with the basil cream sauce drizzled on top. Garnish with extra fresh basil if desired. Enjoy your delicious meal! 🍗🌿🍽️
Recipe Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 Kcal per serving
This Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce pairs beautifully with a side of roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a light salad. It’s a versatile dish that’s sure to impress family and friends. Happy cooking! 🌟
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Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce 🍗🌿
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
For the Chicken Cutlets:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🐔
1/2 cup milk 🥛
3/4 cup dried Italian breadcrumbs 🍞
3 tablespoons butter 🧈
For the Basil Cream Sauce:
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
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside. 🔥
2️⃣ Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create two even pieces (cutlets). You will have 4 cutlets total. Pound each cutlet to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Place the milk in a shallow bowl and the breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip each chicken cutlet thoroughly in milk, then coat with breadcrumbs. 🥛🍞
3️⃣ In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook the coated chicken cutlets until golden-brown on each side, being careful not to burn them. Place chicken side by side in the prepared baking dish. Place chicken in the oven to finish cooking while you prepare the basil cream sauce (the chicken takes about 10 minutes in the oven; the internal temperature of the chicken needs to be 165°F). 🧈🍗
4️⃣ Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds over medium heat. Add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and stir to loosen browned bits from the pan. Stir in cream. Bring to a slight boil and stir for several seconds, then reduce heat to low. Add the Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and pepper. Continue to stir sauce until it thickens; about 5 minutes or so. 🧄🍲🥛🧀🌿
5️⃣ Serve the chicken with basil cream sauce on top. Enjoy! 🍗🌿🍽️
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 Kcal