Chicken In Basil Cream
This Chicken In Basil Cream recipe is a welcome change from the usual fried chicken, featuring a rich cream sauce for a wonderful flavor.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup dried bread crumbs
- 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounce jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place milk and bread crumbs in separate, shallow bowls. In skillet, heat butter or margarine to medium heat. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs. Cook in butter or margarine, on both sides, until juices run clear (about 10 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
- Add broth to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream and pimentos; boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat.
- Add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper. Stir sauce and cook until heated through. Pour mixture over chicken and serve!
Notes
This dish pairs well with a light salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 34gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 373mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 2mg
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