Chicken With Basil Cream Sauce

Another very good dish, I have lightened up to lower calories and fat.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  fine dry breadcrumb
• 1  tablespoon fresh basil, sniped or 3⁄4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1  tablespoon butter, melted
• 4  boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 2⁄3 cup reduced-fat milk
• 2  teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons of the fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon of the dried basil, paprika, and pepper. Drizzle with melted butter, toss gently to combine.
2. Arrange chicken in 2 quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle chicken with crumb mixture; press gently onto chicken to coat. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.(170 F).
3. Meanwhile, for sauce: In small saucepan, combine the milk, flour, bouilon granules, and remaining dried herb (if using). Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in the remaining fresh herb (if using). Serve chicken with sauce.