Description
Creamy chicken basil sauce delivers a luxurious Italian-inspired dining experience with rich, aromatic flavors. Herb-infused cream and tender chicken create a perfect harmony that delights palates seeking comfort and elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup (180 ml) dried Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsps (45 g) butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped fresh basil
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Butterfly chicken breasts by slicing horizontally, creating four uniform cutlets. Gently tenderize each piece to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- Coating: Create a two-stage dredging station with milk and breadcrumbs. Immerse chicken cutlets in milk, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Browning: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken cutlets until achieving a rich golden color, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side without scorching.
- Oven Finishing: Transfer browned cutlets to a baking dish and roast in a preheated oven until internal temperature reaches 165°F, typically requiring 10 minutes of additional cooking.
- Sauce Development: In the same skillet, quickly sauté minced garlic until aromatic. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up caramelized remnants. Bring liquid to a robust simmer.
- Cream Integration: Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring consistently. Reduce heat and blend in Parmesan cheese, freshly chopped basil, and cracked black pepper.
- Sauce Refinement: Whisk sauce until it transforms into a luxurious, smooth consistency, allowing it to slightly thicken over 4-5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Plating: Arrange chicken cutlets and cascade the fragrant basil cream sauce over the top. Embellish with additional fresh basil leaves for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Technique: Butterflying and tenderizing chicken ensures even cooking and tender texture, preventing dry or tough meat.
- Breading Pro Tip: Press breadcrumbs firmly into chicken to create a crispy, uniform coating that locks in moisture and adds delightful crunch.
- Temperature Control: Monitor skillet heat carefully to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning, which can make chicken tough and bitter.
- Sauce Consistency Trick: Continuously whisk cream sauce to prevent separation and achieve a smooth, luxurious texture that clings perfectly to chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 756
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 664mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 36g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 204mg