Chicken In Basil Cream

Fried chicken gone to finishing school, as a basil-Parmesan sauce brings a mainstay dish to a new level.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 496 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup dried bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place milk and bread crumbs in separate, shallow bowls. In skillet, heat butter or margarine to medium heat. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs. Cook in butter or margarine, on both sides, until juices run clear (about 10 minutes). Remove and keep warm.

Step 2

Add broth to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream and pimentos; boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat.

Step 3

Add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper. Stir sauce and cook until heated through. Pour mixture over chicken and serve!