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: ½ cup milk; ½ cup dried Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove; ½ cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; ¼ cup sun-dried tomato, chopped; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil; black pepper

Servings: persons

½ cup milk
½ cup dried Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
black pepper

1
Place milk and bread crumbs in separate, shallow bowls.
2
In skillet, heat butter and olive oil to medium heat.
3
Season breasts with salt and pepper.
4
Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs.
5
Cook chicken, on both sides, until juices run clear (about 10 minutes).
6
Remove and keep warm.
7
Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds over medium heat.
8
Add the chicken broth to the skillet.
9
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and stir to loosen browned bits from pan.
10
Stir in cream and sun-dried tomatoes; boil and stir for 1 minute.
11
Reduce heat.
12
Add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper.
13
Stir sauce and cook until heated through.
14
For a thicker sauce all you have to do is cook it longer, about 3-5 minutes.
15
Serve chicken with sauce poured over the top.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup milk, ½ cup dried Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin, salt and pepper, 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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