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Chicken In Basil Cream

Fried chicken gone to finishing school, as a basil-Parmesan sauce brings a mainstay dish to a new level.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 496
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 4 ounce jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place milk and bread crumbs in separate, shallow bowls. In skillet, heat butter or margarine to medium heat. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs. Cook in butter or margarine, on both sides, until juices run clear (about 10 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
  2. Add broth to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream and pimentos; boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat.
  3. Add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper. Stir sauce and cook until heated through. Pour mixture over chicken and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 34gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 373mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

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