Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce, a dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a rich, velvety cream sauce infused with fresh basil. This creamy delight is perfect for any night of the week, offering an irresistible aroma that draws everyone to the table. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for entertaining, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- 2. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper; sear in the skillet for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 3. Lower heat and add minced garlic; sauté briefly until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently, stirring occasionally.
- 5. Add chopped basil and mozzarella cheese; stir until melted and well combined.
- 6. Let simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened and chicken is fully cooked.
- 7. Serve hot over pasta or rice, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 150mg