Description
Succulent chicken nestles in a luxurious basil cream sauce, promising Mediterranean elegance on your dinner plate. Creamy, herbaceous flavors dance with tender chicken, inviting you to savor each perfectly balanced bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil (optional, for enhanced flavor)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat)
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil or butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (15 grams) fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix flour with aromatic powders and seasoning in a wide, flat container to create a delicate coating mixture.
- Gently envelop each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, carefully tapping off any surplus powder to ensure a light, even coverage.
- Warm a generously sized skillet with olive oil or butter over medium flame, allowing the fat to become shimmering and hot.
- Carefully place the flour-dusted chicken into the skillet, allowing each piece to develop a golden, crispy exterior for approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Verify the chicken’s doneness by checking its internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C, ensuring the meat is thoroughly cooked yet remains succulent.
- Transfer the perfectly seared chicken to a clean plate, keeping it warm while preparing subsequent components of the dish.
Notes
- Boost Flavor by adding a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika to the flour mixture for subtle heat and depth.
- Create Gluten-Free Option by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or cornstarch for coating the chicken.
- Ensure Juicy Chicken by using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature and prevent overcooking, which can dry out the meat.
- Maximize Sauce Richness by deglazing the pan with white wine after cooking chicken, scraping up browned bits for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg