Description
A delightful and easy-to-make chicken dish featuring tender, breaded chicken cutlets topped with a rich and creamy basil-infused sauce. This Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce recipe is perfect for a special dinner or any time you crave a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Cutlets:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup dried Italian breadcrumbs
- 3 Tablespoons butter
For the 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 cutlets to 1/2-inch thickness. Dip in milk, then coat with breadcrumbs. Cook in butter until golden-brown. Bake in the oven.
- Basil Cream Sauce – In the skillet, cook garlic, add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, basil, and pepper. Stir until thickened. Serve sauce over chicken.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender.
- Adjust the amount of basil according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: chicken, basil, cream sauce, Italian, dinner
