CREAMY PARMESAN BASIL CHICKEN RECIPE
A delicious creamy parmesan basil chicken recipe that's perfect for a comforting dinner.
Equipment
- non-stick pan
Ingredients
Chicken and Sauce
- 1 pound chicken breast 2 large breasts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3-4 ounces roasted red peppers thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves packed plus more for garnish
- 1 cup fresh grated parmesan
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup white wine or chicken stock
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Cut breasts in half lengthwise, pound to even thickness.
- In a large non-stick pan on medium-medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, until just cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet add 1 tablespoon butter. Add onion, garlic, peppers, paprika, red chili pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Sauté for about five minutes, until onions and peppers are softened.
- Add wine to deglaze the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer until reduced by half.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream to the skillet and stir until a creamy sauce forms. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add Parmesan, stir until melted into sauce. Stir in basil, simmer until wilted for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken back to the skillet, allow to warm up if needed. Serve.
Notes
To pound chicken breasts, slice them in half lengthwise (like a book), then place them in a sealed zip-top bag. Use a rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness. This dish is great served with pasta or, for a low-carb option, with roasted cauliflower.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 661kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 36gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 239mgSodium: 919mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2350IUVitamin C: 14.9mgCalcium: 374mgIron: 1.1mg
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