Description
Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a creamy, comforting dinner featuring crispy chicken cutlets smothered in a garlic-Parmesan basil cream sauce. Perfect for busy nights or when you want to impress without stress!
Ingredients
Chicken Cutlets:
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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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½ cup milk
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3/4 cup dried Italian breadcrumbs
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3 tablespoons butter
Basil Cream Sauce:
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ cup chopped fresh basil
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 275°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create 4 cutlets. Pound each to ½-inch thickness.
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Dip each cutlet in milk, then coat with breadcrumbs.
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In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden on both sides.
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Transfer chicken to the prepared dish and place in the oven to finish cooking.
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In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, and scrape the pan.
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Add cream, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Stir in Parmesan, basil, and pepper. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Check that chicken reaches 165°F internally, then serve with sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
Fresh basil makes a big difference—go for it if you can!
If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth.
Great with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop+Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg