Roast Chicken Breasts with Oranges and Basil Cream Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken Breasts with Oranges and Basil Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium thin-skinned oranges, unpeeled; 10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 1 cup roughly chopped white onion; ½ cup packed chopped fresh basil; ½ cup sherry wine; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium thin-skinned oranges, unpeeled
10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 cup roughly chopped white onion
½ cup packed chopped fresh basil
½ cup sherry wine
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup heavy cream

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Rub chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
3
Over high heat, heat oil in roasting pan; when oil begins to smoke, brown the chicken on each side.
4
Cut oranges into 6 wedges each.
5
Add the orange wedges, garlic, onion, basil, sherry, and melted butter into the roasting pan; stir well, cover and roast in oven for 30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
6
Remove from oven, stir in cream and simmer on stovetop, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
7
Serve chicken and sauce with rice.

490

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken Breasts with Oranges and 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.

Roast Chicken Breasts with Oranges and Basil Cream

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