Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce: Easy Recipe for Delicious Homemade Flavor
A delicious homemade chicken dish featuring a creamy basil sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the pan.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add chopped basil.
- Simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the chicken topped with basil cream sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in herbs before cooking.
- Serve with pasta or rice to absorb the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg