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Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce

Tender chicken breasts in a rich and creamy basil garlic sauce, perfect for a comforting and elegant dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup fresh basil chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken and sauté garlic in butter.
  4. Add cream and simmer.
  5. Stir in parmesan and basil.
  6. Return chicken and simmer briefly.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

Add spinach or mushrooms for variation.