Description
This Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a flavorful and creamy dish featuring crispy pan-seared chicken cutlets smothered in a rich, garlicky basil-Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal, this recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. Serve it with pasta, rice, or veggies for a complete and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 4 cutlets)
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- For the Basil Cream Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. Pound them to ½-inch thickness for even cooking.
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then dip in milk and coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth, deglaze the pan, and bring to a boil.
- Add heavy cream and let it simmer for 3–4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, fresh basil, and black pepper. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the cutlets, and let sit for a minute. Serve hot with your favorite sides!
Notes
For extra crunch, you can use panko breadcrumbs. If you want a lighter version, swap half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspiredItalian-inspired