Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce
Delicious Italian breaded chicken cutlets served with a basil and Parmesan cheese sauce.
Equipment
- skillet
- Baking dish
- Shallow Bowls
Ingredients
Chicken Cutlets
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup dried Italian breadcrumbs
- 3 Tablespoons butter
Basil Cream Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Chicken Cutlets
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create two even pieces (cutlets). Pound each cutlet into an even ½-inch thickness. Dip each chicken cutlet in milk, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook the coated chicken cutlets in the skillet until golden-brown on each side.
- Place the partially cooked chicken in the prepared baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 ℉.
Basil Cream Sauce
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits.
- Stir in cream and bring to a slight boil. Reduce heat and add Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and pepper. Stir until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Serve chicken with basil cream sauce on top.
Notes
This chicken dish pairs well with a side of pasta or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cutletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg
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