Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce for a satisfying meal that’s both elegant and easy to prepare. Tender chicken breasts are cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, flavorful basil-infused cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
Chicken:
Coating:
Sauce:
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Dredge in flour: In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and keep warm.
- Prepare sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until slightly thickened. Mix in basil and sun-dried tomatoes if using.
- Combine and simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Pairs wonderfully with garlic bread or roasted asparagus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
