Chicken in Basil Cream Recipe

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When I first read this recipe, I thought it looked difficult. But because I had all the ingredients readily at hand, I gave it a try. Am I glad I did! Not only it is simple to prepare, it tastes. —Judy Baker Craig, Colorado

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Chicken in Basil Cream Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 jar (4 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • Place milk and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in butter for about 5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170° Remove and keep warm.
  • Add broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; stir to loosen browned bits. Stir in the cream and pimientos; boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat. Add the cheese, basil and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Serve with chicken. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast half with 1/3 cup sauce equals 493 calories, 37 g fat (22 g saturated fat), 177 mg cholesterol, 536 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 30 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken in Basil Cream in Quick Cooking July/August 1998, p27

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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2013 by stgrmom

I have been cooking for my husband for 23 years and never have I received such rave reviews. My kids all loved it too! Will definitely make again.

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2013 by mjlouk

Yummy!

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2012 by arcadialady

My family loved this recipe. They kep saying how moist the chicken was. Delicious.

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2012 by krisjeffery1

Found another great Taste of Home recipe to add to our favorites! Always looking for something new to use the basil from our garden. All 8 of us from age 16 months to 44 years old loved it!

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2012 by allaboutcookies86

This was very easy to prepare and taste like something you would have at a finer restaraunt. I loved the flavors of the parmesan cheese, heavy whipping cream, pepper, pimientos, and fresh basil together. I may try that sauce on some other stuff. Overall I liked it for something different. Thank you for the idea Taste of Home!!

Reviewed on May. 04, 2012 by lizlewis

Love it! Have made it once a week since I found it here. Sometimes I've had to adapt to what I've had on hand. I have basil plants in pots on the patio, and snip right before using.

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2012 by redfaery77

It was very yummy! I cooked the chicken about 7-8 minutes per side because my thermometer wasn't showing the temp until then. The sauce was super delish!

Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2012 by SanityBreak202

My family and I love, love, love this chicken. We usually have enough sauce left over that I freeze it and use it again for this recipe or bake fish in it. It's great!

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2012 by ekatiakarpova

Wowwwwwwwwwwww so good! I will give not 5 but 10 starts. I used Shake`n Bake Parmesan Crusted by Kraft for bread crumbs 5.75 oz ( 1.74 at Walmart) and also I added little bit into the cream. I have told my husband it is so good that it reminds me Olive Garden Italian Restaurant.

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2012 by hbaseley

This recipe isn't healthy enough to make it into our regular meal rotation, but it is SO good, I make a point to serve it occasionally. Excellent recipe for company or if you just want to treat yourself to a restaurant quality meal. A favorite that is sure to impress.

 
 

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