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Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce

Delicious Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce Ready in 30 Minutes

Enjoy a quick Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce for a gourmet dinner in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 medium Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for a juicier bite
  • 1 cup Milk almond milk for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Dried Italian Breadcrumbs panko for extra crispiness
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for a healthier option
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh for robust taste
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth homemade preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream half-and-half can be a lighter substitute
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil dried basil as backup
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground for best flavor

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound to 1/2-inch thickness.
  3. Dip each chicken cutlet into milk, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat butter in a skillet and fry the chicken cutlets until golden brown on each side.
  5. Transfer the chicken to the baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes.
  6. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  7. Add chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a gentle boil.
  8. Reduce heat and stir in heavy whipping cream, simmering until thickened.
  9. Mix in Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and black pepper.
  10. Plate the baked chicken and pour the basil cream sauce over it, garnishing with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is great for meal prep and storing leftovers.

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