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Chicken In Basil Cream

Chicken In Basil Cream

Chicken In Basil Cream offers a delightful creamy flavor that elevates your usual fried chicken dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 496 kcal

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
  • 1 jar sliced pimento peppers 4 ounce, 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 a skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs. Cook in butter on both sides until juices run clear (about 10 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
  • Add broth to the 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 recipe is a welcome change from typical fried chicken due to its creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 34gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 373mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 2mg
Keyword basil, Chicken, cream, Dinner, sauce
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