Description
Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a delectable dish that features tender, seared chicken breasts enveloped in a luxurious basil-infused cream sauce. This elegant meal bursts with flavor from fresh garlic and herbs, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. Pair it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to savor every drop of the creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add chicken broth and deglaze the pan by scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped basil; let thicken slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce for an additional couple of minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzled with sauce and garnished with extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 155mg