Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce Recipe
This Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken cutlets coated in crispy breadcrumbs, served with a luscious basil-infused cream sauce. Perfect for a special dinner or a cozy family meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken Cutlets
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup dried Italian breadcrumbs
- 3 Tablespoons butter
Basil Cream Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Chicken Cutlets – Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create cutlets. Pound each cutlet to 1/2-inch thickness. Dip in milk then coat with breadcrumbs. Cook in butter until golden. Bake at 275°F for 10 minutes.
- Basil Cream Sauce – In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add broth, cream, Parmesan, basil, and pepper. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve over chicken.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and basil in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- This dish pairs well with a side of pasta or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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