Description
An incredible basil cream chicken recipe that elevates weeknight dinners with tender chicken and a rich, velvety basil cream sauce. This dish is quick to prepare, family-friendly, and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and simmer. Stir in heavy cream and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in chopped basil and Parmesan cheese.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes more.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Remove from heat and let rest before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Always taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream.
- Increase red pepper flakes or add jalapeños for a spicier dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximate)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: N/A