Basil Cream Chicken Recipe

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My family likes basil, and this dish is our favorite. The basil flavor complements the rich, creamy sauce.—Billie Vaughan, Slinger, Wisconsin

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Basil Cream Chicken Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1-1/3 cups finely chopped green onions
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • Hot cooked fettuccine

Directions

  • In a skillet, saute the chicken, onions and mushrooms in oil until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth and cream. Stir in basil and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chicken mixture. Serve over fettuccine. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (4 ounces) equals 362 calories, 28 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 118 mg cholesterol, 405 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Basil Cream Chicken in Taste of Home June/July 2000, p41

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Reviewed on May. 15, 2013 by Joscy

Look fwd. to making soon! K.

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2012 by Brenda2772

I'm looking for outstanding recipes. And while this one was good, it seemed to be missing something (garlic?, salt?).

My sauce was also super thick, although that most likely my fault.

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by wildviolet

This is good recipe, I really like the flavor of basil so I added extra. Easy to prepare.

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2010 by aemanus

wonderfully fragrant and creamy, hubby LOVED it!

 
 

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