Basil Cream Chicken
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup milk ⓘ
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs ⓘ
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons butter ⓘ
- 1/2 cup chicken broth ⓘ
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained ⓘ
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ⓘ
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper ⓘ
Instructions
- Place milk and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in the milk, then coat with breadcrumbs. In a skillet over medium heat, fry chicken in butter or margarine, on both sides, until the juices run clear. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Add the broth to the skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the cream and pimentos; boil and stir for one minute. Reduce heat; add the Parmesan cheese, basil and black pepper. Simmer and stir until heated through. To serve, pour the sauce over the chicken.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
727
kcal
36% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).