Basil Cream Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

This is quick to make and tastes great. The sauce has a great Parmesan and basil flavor.

Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Basil Cream Chicken

Ingredients

¼ cup milk

¼ cup bread crumbs

1 pound skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

3 tablespoons butter

½ cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers

drained

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Meat and Poultry

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Basil Cream Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 493.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.3g 67%

Carbohydrates: 9.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 35.8g 55%

Saturated Fat: 21.6g 108%

Cholesterol: 181.1mg 60%

Vitamin A Iu: 2119.9IU 42%

Niacin Equivalents: 20mg 154%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 45%

Vitamin C: 26mg 43%

Folate: 19.7mcg 5%

Calcium: 201.4mg 20%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 48.1mg 17%

Potassium: 438.3mg 12%

Sodium: 515.9mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 321.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.