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Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce

Savory Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce for Easy Weeknight Dining

This Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a quick and delicious weeknight meal that impresses with its rich flavors and elegant presentation.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Cutlets boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup Milk dairy-free options: almond or oat milk
  • 1 cup Dried Italian Breadcrumbs or use panko for extra crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for a lighter touch
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or half-and-half as a lighter alternative
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated; use nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • to taste Black Pepper adjust according to your preference

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • oven
  • baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound to ½ inch thick.
  2. Set up a breading station. Dip each chicken piece in milk, then roll in breadcrumbs until evenly coated. Arrange on a plate.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add breaded chicken cutlets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Transfer partially cooked chicken to baking dish and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in remaining butter for about 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and whisk in heavy cream, stirring until combined. Add Parmesan, basil, and black pepper. Stir for 5 minutes until thickened.
  7. Remove chicken from the oven and pour the basil cream sauce over the cutlets. Let sit for a minute before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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