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Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce

A delightful dish of chicken cutlets cooked in a rich basil cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (sliced into cutlets)
  • 1 cup Milk (for soaking)
  • 1 cup Dried Italian Breadcrumbs (for coating)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (for sautéing)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the chicken cutlets in milk for about 10 minutes.
  2. Coat each soaked cutlet in the dried Italian breadcrumbs.
Cooking
  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic for about 1 minute.
  2. Add the coated chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and let it reduce slightly for about 3 minutes.
  5. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy whipping cream. Cook for another 3 minutes.
  6. Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir until combined.
  7. Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet and coat them with the sauce before serving.

Notes

Serve the dish over pasta, rice, or with a salad. Garnish with extra basil or Parmesan cheese.