Description
Creamy chicken basil sauce brings Italian culinary magic to dinner tables with bold Mediterranean flavors. Luxurious ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a quick elegant meal you will savor from first delicious bite to last.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasoning:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by patting them dry with paper towels and seasoning thoroughly with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Sear chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, creating a crispy exterior.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, keeping warm on a plate tented with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the same skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour white wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to enhance flavor.
- Add butter and heavy cream, stirring continuously to create a smooth, rich sauce.
- Incorporate freshly chopped basil leaves and grated parmesan cheese, whisking until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece generously with the basil cream sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and ensure chicken is heated through.
- Plate the chicken and drizzle extra sauce over the top, garnishing with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear without steaming.
- Choose fresh, high-quality basil leaves for the most vibrant and aromatic flavor in the cream sauce.
- Use a meat thermometer to precisely check chicken’s internal temperature, preventing overcooking and ensuring juicy results.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt, reducing overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg