Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce

  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons butter or oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions


  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Pound chicken breasts to 1/2" thick. 
  3. Beat together milk and egg. 
  4. Coat chicken in milk/ egg mixture, then dredge in bread crumbs, followed by flour. 
  5. In skillet, heat oil to medium-high
  6. Cook chicken in oil until crust is browned.
  7. Place in preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, until juices run clear.
  8. Remove and keep warm.
  9. Add wine to skillet and deglaze. 
  10. Stir in cream and pimentos; boil and stir for 1 minute. 
  11. Reduce heat.
  12. Add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper. 
  13. Stir sauce and cook until heated through. 
  14. Pour mixture over chicken and serve with pasta. 

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