Chicken In Basil Cream Sauce
A delightful Chicken In Basil Cream Sauce that is sophisticated enough for company yet easy for a family dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal
Dairy
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Meat
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Condiments
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Spices
- 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Breading
- ½ cup dried Italian bread crumbs
Preparation
Place milk and bread crumbs in separate, shallow bowls. Make sure your chicken breasts are thin. I usually buy chicken from Costco and the breasts are really thick so I fillet each breast in half lengthwise so they are thinner. You can also pound your breasts with a meat mallet to make them thinner.
In skillet, heat butter to medium heat. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs. Cook chicken in butter, on both sides, until juices run clear (about 10 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds over medium heat. Add the chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and stir to loosen browned bits from the pan. Stir in cream and sun-dried tomatoes; boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat.
Add Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper. Stir sauce and cook until heated through. Remember that for a thicker sauce all you have to do is cook it longer. I like my sauce on the thick side so I cooked it for a while (3-5 minutes).
Serve chicken with sauce poured over the top.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Basil, Chicken, Chicken In Basil Cream Sauce, Cream Sauce, Italian