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chicken in basil cream sauce recipe
Ben Carraoli

Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce Recipe

I recently made this indulgent Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce, and I can’t stop talking about it! The crispy breaded chicken paired with the creamy basil-infused sauce creates an irresistible flavor combination.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dairy-Free: Replace heavy cream with coconut milk and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a cheesy flavor.
  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for the cutlets.
  • Extra Flavor: Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes for heat or toasted pine nuts for crunch.
  • Low-Carb: Skip the breadcrumbs and sauté the chicken directly.

Method
 

  1. First, preheat your oven to 275°F. This low temperature is perfect for gently finishing the chicken. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally, creating 4 even cutlets. Place the milk in one shallow bowl and breadcrumbs in another.
  2. Dip each cutlet in milk, ensuring full coverage, then into the breadcrumbs. Coat evenly for that lovely golden crust!
  3. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Gently lay the coated cutlets into the warm butter. Cook on each side until they’re beautifully golden-brown, around 3-4 minutes per side. Arrange them in a greased baking dish and transfer to the preheated oven to finish cooking while you prepare the sauce.
  4. Using the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds to release its aroma. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits—that’s flavor! Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Lower the heat and whisk in Parmesan, chopped basil, and black pepper. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes velvety. This step takes about five minutes.
  6. Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, remove it from the oven. Gently pour the prepared basil cream sauce over the crispy cutlets, ensuring each one is smothered in sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy the compliments!

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic, basil, and Parmesan for the best flavor.
  • Don’t skip browning the butter and breadcrumbs; it adds incredible depth.
  • If doubling the recipe, cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.