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Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce

Creamy Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce for a Cozy Dinner

This Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a quick 30-minute dish that brings comforting Italian flavors to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts Skinless thighs can be used for juicier results
  • 1 cup Milk Buttermilk can enhance richness
  • 1 cup Dried Italian Breadcrumbs Panko can be substituted for extra texture
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Olive oil is a healthier alternative
For the Basil Cream Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh is best
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Half-and-half can be used for a lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated; Romano can be used as an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped; dried can be used in a pinch
  • Black Pepper For seasoning to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • meat mallet
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create cutlets and pound to 1/2 inch thickness.
  3. Soak cutlets in milk, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Heat a skillet, melt butter, then fry the cutlets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer the cutlets to the baking dish and bake in the oven for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
  6. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, then add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  7. Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, basil, and black pepper, cooking until thickened.
  8. Serve the baked chicken with the basil cream sauce generously poured over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 32gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure even thickness of cutlets for uniform cooking. Customize sauce thickness by simmering longer if desired.

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