Chicken in Basil Cream

Name: Chicken in Basil Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

⏱️ Ready in 30 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 15 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 8 views

This recipe is a welcome change from the usual fried chicken. The cream sauce gives it a wonderful flavor.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 496

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 35.7g 46%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 373mg 16%

Total Carbohydrate 9.2g 3%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3%

Total Sugars 2.1g

Protein 34.2g 68%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 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.

Add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper.

Stir sauce and cook until heated through.

Pour mixture over chicken and serve!