Basil Cream Chicken
If you’re in search of a comforting and flavorful dish that can elevate any dinner occasion, look no further than Basil Cream Chicken. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, basil-infused cream sauce, delivering mouthwatering taste in just minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table. With its creamy texture and aromatic herbs, every bite feels like a gourmet experience right in your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Let chicken breasts rest at room temperature for 15 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and let it rest covered with foil.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds; add heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in basil, Parmesan, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet; spoon sauce over chicken and simmer for an additional couple of minutes.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg