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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

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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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Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2009 by Elaine316

This is delicious and a family favorite. I've made it quite a few times.

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by Amanda_K

We really enjoy this recipe. However, the chicken does not cook as quickly as the recipe indicates and if you have it on med-high heat, the breading will burn while the chicken will not be done.

Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2009 by vero5803

I tried it with a jar of marinated artichoke hearts. Delicious! Thanks for the tip!

Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2008 by erinelaine87

I added a can of drained artichoke quarters to the sauce while cooking it and it turned out amazing! Worth giving a try if you like artichoke!

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