Basil Cream Chicken
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Description
This is quick to make and tastes great. The sauce has a great Parmesan and basil flavor.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- 1. Place milk and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in the milk, then coat with breadcrumbs. In a skillet over medium heat, fry chicken in butter or margarine, on both sides, until the juices run clear. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- 2. Add the broth to the skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the cream and pimentos; boil and stir for one minute. Reduce heat; add the Parmesan cheese, basil and black pepper. Simmer and stir until heated through. To serve, pour the sauce over the chicken.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 493.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 9.3 g
protein: 33.3 g
saturated fat: 21.6 g
cholesterol: 181.1 mg
sodium: 515.9 mg
fiber: 0.9 g
sugar: 2.2 g