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Basil Cream Chicken

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"This is quick to make and tastes great. The sauce has a great Parmesan and basil flavor."
Basil Cream Chicken Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 152 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place milk and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in the milk, then coat with breadcrumbs. In a skillet over medium heat, fry chicken in butter or margarine, on both sides, until the juices run clear. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  2. Add the broth to the skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the cream and pimentos; boil and stir for one minute. Reduce heat; add the Parmesan cheese, basil and black pepper. Simmer and stir until heated through. To serve, pour the sauce over the chicken.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by STACIIII 
Very good, but I made a few changes: I pounded out the chicken a bit for quick even cooking: I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2006 by TchrJrHi 
This is really good. Unfortunately I made some changes to the recipe to suit our tastes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by BETHANDBRIGGS 
Here are my modifications: I cut my chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks, fried them in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by Mrs.T 
I think that this was very good and quick to prepare. I made some changes on the prep though.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by NANONLINE2 
This was superbe - gourmet restaurant quality! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by Baton Rouge Mom 
Excellent! I didn't have pimentos, so I diced half of a red bell pepper that I had, added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by CHAMPY4 
This was excellent. I made it with fresh basil but only 1/2 of the amount of pimentos. Also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by BDELUCA 
the best meal i have ever eaten... Try serving over pasta. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2007 by bestaimee 
I'm on Atkins, so this was perfect for me. I did add garlic to the butter as I cooked the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2007 by MzzMolly 
definitely an indulgent chicken dish with the heavy cream and butter but it was delicious. I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Basil Cream Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 493

  • Total Fat: 35.8g
  • Cholesterol: 181mg
  • Sodium: 513mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 33.3g

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