Basil Cream Chicken

Breaded chicken is served in a pool of Parmesan cream, accented with pimentos and fresh basil.

• Calories: 494 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.