Chicken in Basil Cream Recipe

Name: Chicken in Basil Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup milk; ¼ cup dry breadcrumbs; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 3 tablespoons butter; ½ cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, sliced & drained; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; ¼ cup fresh basil, minced; ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

¼ cup milk
¼ cup dry breadcrumbs
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, sliced & drained
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup fresh basil, minced
⅛ teaspoon pepper

1
Place milk and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
2
Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs.
3
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in butter on both sides until juices run clear, about 10-15 minutes (depends on thickness of your chicken breasts).
4
Remove and keep warm.
5
Add broth to the skillet.
6
Bring to a boil over medium heat; stir to loosen browned bits.
7
Stir in the cream and pimientos; boil and stir for 1 minute.
8
Reduce heat.
9
Add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper; cook and stir until heated through.
10
Pour over the chicken.

584

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup dry breadcrumbs, 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each), 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Basil Cream falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken in Basil Cream

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