Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce
Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce infused with fresh basil and garlic. This easy recipe elevates weeknight dinners into elegant meals, perfect for impressing guests or satisfying family cravings. With its luscious texture and aromatic flavors, this dish pairs beautifully with pasta or crusty bread, making it a must-try for any home cook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and let it simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped basil; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and heat through for a few minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg