Description
This Creamy Basil Chicken Delight combines tender chicken cutlets with a rich, flavorful Parmesan-basil sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this recipe is quick, elegant, and absolutely delicious. Serve it over pasta, rice, or vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: 2 large, sliced into cutlets
- Milk: ½ cup
- Italian Breadcrumbs: ¾ cup
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
For the Basil Cream Sauce
- Garlic Cloves: 2, minced
- Chicken Broth: ½ cup
- Heavy Whipping Cream: 1 cup
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese: ½ cup
- Fresh Basil: ¼ cup, chopped
- Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pound chicken cutlets to an even thickness. Coat them in milk, then breadcrumbs.
- Cook the Chicken: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken until golden brown on each side. Transfer to the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in cream, Parmesan, basil, and black pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Drizzle basil cream sauce over the baked chicken and serve hot.
Notes
- Pair this dish with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor; substitute with 1 tablespoon of dried basil if necessary.
- Prepare the chicken and sauce separately ahead of time and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing and Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian