Description
A simple yet satisfying creamy chicken skillet dish, infused with fresh basil and served in a rich cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then add seasoned chicken breasts and cook about 5–6 minutes per side until a golden crust forms and juices run clear.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and tent loosely, leaving the fond in the pan as the flavor base for the sauce.
- Add minced garlic in the same skillet and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the chopped basil, scraping the pan to lift those browned bits; let it simmer until it thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece and cook 2–3 minutes until heated through, finishing with a sprinkle of Parmesan just before serving.
Notes
For a heartier plate, serve over fluffy rice. This dish pairs well with lemony sautéed green beans and crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 715
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 65g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 170mg