Chicken In Basil Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken In Basil Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked according to directions; 3 -4 chicken breasts, optionally cut into strips; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 roma tomatoes, chopped; 6 ounces parmesan cheese, grated; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

8 ounces penne pasta, cooked according to directions
3 -4 chicken breasts, optionally cut into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
3 roma tomatoes, chopped
6 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Heat olive oil in frying pan on medium heat.
2
Coat chicken in breadcrumbs, optionally with a milk or egg wash first.
3
Cook chicken approximately 4-5 minutes on each side, until done. Slice a bit of chicken to ensure doneness.
4
Remove chicken from pan, leaving behind any drippings and grease.
5
Deglaze pan with chicken broth.
6
Add heavy cream, basil,garlic, butter, tomatoes, and half the parmesan cheese.
7
Simmer, stirring often to prevent any burning and to incorporate chicken drippings.
8
Add remaining parmesan cheese as desired. Salt and pepper to taste.
9
When cream sauce has thickened, turn heat to low. A small amount of flour or corn starch can be used to thicken it faster if needed.
10
Serve chicken on top of pasta, covered in the cream sauce. Garnish with parsley and parmesan.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked according to directions, 3 -4 chicken breasts, optionally cut into strips, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Chicken In Basil Cream Sauce 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 Sauce

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