Basil Cream Chicken

Name: Basil Cream Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 362 calories, 28g fat (15g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

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

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Roanda

Dec 5, 2013

I've been making this super impressive recipe for several years. The only thing I do differently than the printed recipe is add 3/4 tsp. salt.
Joscy

May 15, 2013

Look fwd. to making soon! K.
Brenda2772

Nov 13, 2012

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.
aemanus

Mar 25, 2010

wonderfully fragrant and creamy, hubby LOVED it!