Chicken Breasts with Creamy Basil Sauce
Savor the rich and comforting flavors of Chicken Breasts with Creamy Basil Sauce, a restaurant-quality dish you can easily recreate at home. This recipe features tender, golden-seared chicken breasts nestled in a decadent sauce made with heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and the fresh, aromatic flair of chopped basil. A hint of garlic and a splash of zesty lemon juice elevate the flavor profile, making every bite irresistibly creamy and vibrant. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant dinner party, this 35-minute recipe pairs beautifully with pasta, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce. Simple yet sophisticated, this dish will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the chopped basil, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serve the chicken breasts hot, topped with the creamy basil sauce. Optional: garnish with additional fresh basil leaves or grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
575 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.6 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 213 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 789 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 56.7 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 519 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
