Basil Cream Chicken

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

Macronutrients

Protein 24.2g 48% DV
Total Fat 41.2g 53% DV
Carbs 74.8g 27% DV
Fiber 17g 61% DV
Sugar 14.8g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 673.8mg 29% DV
Potassium 1280.5mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 110.3mg 37% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 175.8mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 4.2mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 1036.5mg 80% DV
Iron 28.9mg 100% DV

* % 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).

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