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Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce: A Flavorful Recipe to Try!

A delicious and creamy chicken dish infused with fresh basil, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, chopped basil, and lemon juice. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the basil cream sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  7. Serve the chicken with the sauce drizzled over the top, and garnish with extra basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version, and adjust the seasoning to taste.

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