Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce – A Deliciously Creamy & Flavorful Dish

This Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is an elegant yet simple dish that combines tender chicken cutlets with a rich and creamy basil-infused sauce. The chicken breasts are pounded into thin cutlets, breaded, and baked to perfection, offering a crispy texture on the outside while remaining juicy on the inside. The homemade basil cream sauce is made with garlic, chicken broth, and Parmesan, creating a velvety smooth complement to the chicken. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, offering a comforting and flavorful experience that is both easy to prepare and impressive to serve.

Ingredients

• For the chicken cutlets
  
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    
    

  • ½ cup milk
    
    

  • ¾ cup dried Italian breadcrumbs
    
    

  • 3 tablespoons butter
    
    

• For the basil cream sauce
  
  

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    
    

  • ½ cup chicken broth
    
    

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    
    

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    
    

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
    
    

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    
    

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
   
   

2. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create two even pieces (cutlets). Pound each cutlet into an even ½-inch thickness.
   
   

3. Place the milk in a shallow bowl, and the breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip each chicken cutlet in milk, then coat with breadcrumbs.
   
   

4. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook the chicken cutlets until golden brown on both sides.
   
   

5. Transfer the cooked chicken cutlets to the prepared baking dish and place them in the oven for 10 minutes to finish cooking (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
   
   

6. While the chicken is baking, prepare the basil cream sauce. In the same skillet, cook the minced garlic over medium heat for 30 seconds.
   
   

7. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil. Stir to loosen the browned bits from the pan.
   
   

8. Stir in the heavy cream, bringing it to a slight boil. Reduce the heat to low and add the Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and black pepper. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
   
   

9. Remove the chicken from the oven and serve it with the basil cream sauce on top. Garnish with extra basil if desired.
   
   

Nutritional Value

• Calories: 355 per serving
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 8g
  
  

• Protein: 39g
  
  

• Fat: 20g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 9g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 120mg
  
  

• Sodium: 640mg
  
  

• Potassium: 360mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 2g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 370 IU
  
  

• Calcium: 220mg
  
  

• Iron: 2mg