Chicken In Basil Cream

Chicken Breast - Dinner

This recipe is a welcome change from the usual fried chicken. The cream sauce gives it a wonderful flavor.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken In Basil Cream

Ingredients

¼ cup milk

¼ cup dried bread crumbs

4 skinless

boneless chicken breasts

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

Dinner

Directions

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!

Nutritional Information

Chicken In Basil Cream

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 496

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.2g 68%

Carbohydrates: 9.2g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 35.7g 55%

Saturated Fat: 21.6g 108%

Cholesterol: 182.9mg 61%

Vitamin A Iu: 2120.8IU 42%

Niacin Equivalents: 20.7mg 159%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 47%

Vitamin C: 26.1mg 43%

Folate: 19.9mcg 5%

Calcium: 201.9mg 20%

Iron: 1.9mg 10%

Magnesium: 49.3mg 18%

Potassium: 449.5mg 13%

Sodium: 373.3mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 321.6

*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.