Description
Basil Cream Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a gourmet experience, all thanks to a rich and creamy basil-infused sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, this recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers maximum flavor. The vibrant green basil not only enhances the dish’s taste but also makes it visually appealing, leaving your family and friends eager for more. Serving this dish with pasta, rice, or fresh vegetables allows for versatile meal options that cater to everyone’s palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Allow chicken breasts to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown; remove and cover with foil.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in basil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and seasonings; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet; spoon sauce over it and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 155mg