Description
Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that showcases tender chicken breasts drenched in a rich, creamy basil-infused sauce. This recipe combines fresh ingredients for an explosion of flavor, making it perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. With its vibrant colors and aromatic essence, each bite feels like a warm embrace. Serve it over pasta or rice for an unforgettable meal that transforms any occasion into a culinary celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and tearing the basil leaves.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir in lemon juice and half the basil leaves. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Let the sauce thicken slightly, then stir in the remaining basil just before serving.
- Plate the chicken, drizzle with sauce, and enjoy with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg