Chicken In Basil Cream Sauce
A creamy and delicious chicken dish cooked with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for any dinner.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Dairy
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chicken
- 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 clove garlic (½ teaspoon minced)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes , chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Fats
- 3 tablespoons butter
Staples
- ½ cup dried Italian bread crumbs
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Place milk and bread crumbs in separate, shallow bowls. Ensure chicken breasts are thin, either by filleting or pounding them.
- In skillet, heat butter to medium heat. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs. Cook chicken in butter until juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
- Add garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits. Stir in cream and sun-dried tomatoes; boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat.
- Add Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper. Stir and cook until heated through, about 3-5 minutes for a thicker sauce.
- Serve chicken with sauce poured over the top.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, cook it longer until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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