For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Italian dressing for 30 minutes before breading. To prevent the cream sauce from separating, use a lower heat and avoid boiling after adding the cheese. Serve with a side of pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Basil Cream Chicken
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS746
Tender chicken breasts bathed in a luscious, herbaceous cream sauce, infused with the sharp tang of Parmesan and the sweet perfume of fresh basil. A quick and elegant dish perfect for a weeknight indulgence.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate9 g
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Cholesterol181 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein33 g
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Saturated Fat22 g
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Sodium516 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat36 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Prepare the Chicken: Place milk and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in the milk, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Sear the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Fry chicken in the melted butter, on both sides, until golden brown and the juices run clear, indicating it's cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm. (10-12 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Build the Sauce: Add the chicken broth to the same skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir to loosen any browned bits from the pan – these add incredible flavor! (2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Emulsify the Sauce: Stir in the heavy whipping cream and pimentos; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly for one minute to thicken slightly. (3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Finish and Simmer: Reduce heat to low; add the grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and ground black pepper. Simmer and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is heated through. Be careful not to boil the sauce at this stage, as it can separate. (5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Serve: To serve, generously pour the basil cream sauce over the seared chicken breasts. Garnish with extra fresh basil, if desired.
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Peter Spinkapredovic
Jun 27, 2025This is going into my regular rotation!
Aisha Lehner
Apr 25, 2025I added a little bit of garlic to the sauce and it was amazing!
Stanton Kris
Apr 25, 2025Next time, I'll try using different herbs like oregano or thyme.
Clyde Jerde
Jan 14, 2025The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was so flavorful.
Jensen Collins
May 31, 2024This recipe is a keeper! Thanks for sharing!
Clementine Schadenhilll
Aug 2, 2023This was so easy and delicious! My family loved it.
Terrell Morissette
Jan 18, 2023I didn't have pimentos, so I used roasted red peppers instead. Worked great!
Walker Wintheiser
Dec 16, 2022The sauce was a bit too thick for my liking, so I added a splash of milk.