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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

10 15 25

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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Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by aorla846

This was AMAZING!!! My husband and I both declared it was the best recipe I've tried out since we've been married - and it was really fast and easy. This sauce is to die for.

Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by Malinrose

Loved it! And it was super quick and easy to make!

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2011 by donovansquared

Very good sauce! I didn't bread the chicken. I cooked it in the skillet with 1tbsp butter and salt and pepper on it. Then I made the sauce minus the pimentos because we don't like those. Next time I'll add more fresh basil and less parmesan cheese.

Reviewed on May. 15, 2011 by dot1940

This is a keeper!!!! My son often requests this recipe. One of his favorites!!! Great company recipe as well---looks like you went to a lot of trouble but really isn't!!!

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