Chicken with Basil Cream Sauce

Submitted by Michelle S.

"This is a recipe I found in an advertisement and jotted some additions to before making. I like to serve it with a pilaf and green beans almondine."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
• 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup minced fresh basil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 dash salt
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place milk in a shallow bowl.
3. Place the bread crumbs and garlic powder in another shallow bowl.
4. Dip the chicken in the milk, then coat the chicken well with the bread crumbs.
5. Place the butter and olive oil in a skillet and heat till butter melts over medium heat.
6. Brown the chicken over medium heat in the butter and olive oil mixture.
7. Keep chicken warm in preheated oven.
8. Add broth to skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat, scraping up the browned bits from skillet.
9. Stir in cream and pimentos, boil and stir for 1 minute.
10. Reduce heat and while stirring constantly add the cheese, basil, salt and pepper.
11. Cook until heated through.
12. Mix cornstarch with a bit of water and stir into sauce if sauce needs thickening.
13. Place chicken on platter, and pour sauce over chicken before serving.

Reviews

[Toni in Colorado]

Hi: I tried this recipe also. It is very good. Unfortunately I overcooked the sauce and it curdled. Still tasted good but wasn't as pretty as the picture. Also, I used Italian seasoned bread crumbs and just milk as I did not have cream on hand. This is a definite keeper and will do better next time with not overcooking the sauce. Thanks for posting. Toni in Colorado

 

[FunWorld123]

This is delicious and makes a beautiful presentation. I've made it many times and will keep making it. I've shared it with others who love it too.