Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce recipe. Tender chicken cutlets are coated in a creamy, basil-infused sauce that’s perfect for serving over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. This easy stovetop dish is a comforting and satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken Cutlets:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Mix flour with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken cutlets in the flour mixture.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, cook garlic, add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Simmer to warm through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
- For extra flavor, use fresh basil and a splash of white wine with the broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
