Post by Loupy on Sept 30, 2018 18:35:47 GMT -7
BASIL CHICKEN WITH CREAM SAUCE
From: Becky Hardin @ www.thecookierookie.com/skillet-basil-cream-chicken-2/
This Basil Chicken Recipe has a creamy sauce made with buttermilk and cheese that is just to die for. Easy breaded chicken, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and more make up this super easy, delicious, and fool-proof favorite among Skillet Chicken Recipes. You need this Cream Chicken in your life ASAP!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup buttermilk
¼ cup breadcrumbs
4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
¼ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry optional
1 cup heavy cream
1 can pimentos 4 ounces can, drained
1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce can, drained
¼ cup fresh basil chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons garlic & herb cheese such as Boursin
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and cover with buttermilk.
Pour breadcrumbs in a different shallow dish.
Heat skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon canola oil.
Dip chicken in the breadcrumbs and place in the hot skillet.
Cook 5 minutes or until bottom side is crispy and golden brown.
Add remaining butter and oil and flip the breasts over.
Cook another 5-7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Set aside.
Add chicken broth and sherry (if using) to the skillet to deglaze and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the skillet.
Add the cream, pimentos and tomatoes.
Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and add Parmesan, garlic-herb cheese, basil and black pepper.
Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce reduces by half.
Add the chicken back to the sauce and heat through.
Serve as is with sauce or with a side of rice or pasta.
Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories: 702
Total Fat: 54g
Sat Fat: 28g
Cholesterol: 215
Sodium: 717mg
Potassium:777mg
Carbs: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 38g
From: Becky Hardin @ www.thecookierookie.com/skillet-basil-cream-chicken-2/
This Basil Chicken Recipe has a creamy sauce made with buttermilk and cheese that is just to die for. Easy breaded chicken, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and more make up this super easy, delicious, and fool-proof favorite among Skillet Chicken Recipes. You need this Cream Chicken in your life ASAP!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup buttermilk
¼ cup breadcrumbs
4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
¼ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry optional
1 cup heavy cream
1 can pimentos 4 ounces can, drained
1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce can, drained
¼ cup fresh basil chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons garlic & herb cheese such as Boursin
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and cover with buttermilk.
Pour breadcrumbs in a different shallow dish.
Heat skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon canola oil.
Dip chicken in the breadcrumbs and place in the hot skillet.
Cook 5 minutes or until bottom side is crispy and golden brown.
Add remaining butter and oil and flip the breasts over.
Cook another 5-7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Set aside.
Add chicken broth and sherry (if using) to the skillet to deglaze and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the skillet.
Add the cream, pimentos and tomatoes.
Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and add Parmesan, garlic-herb cheese, basil and black pepper.
Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce reduces by half.
Add the chicken back to the sauce and heat through.
Serve as is with sauce or with a side of rice or pasta.
Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories: 702
Total Fat: 54g
Sat Fat: 28g
Cholesterol: 215
Sodium: 717mg
Potassium:777mg
Carbs: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 38g
