chicken with basil cream sauce

Durham, NC
Updated on Oct 25, 2011

My husband said "are you trying to impress me?" the first time I made this. We were newlyweds at the time. 25 years later it's a favorite!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 jar (4oz) pimentos, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 1 tbs dry basil
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

How To Make chicken with basil cream sauce

  • Step 1
    Dip the chicken in milk, and then bread crumbs. Fry until golden, keep warm.
  • Step 2
    Into the same skillet stir in the bouillon and 1/2 c water over med. high heat until boiling. Stir in the evap milk and pimentos. Heat to boiling and cook 1 minute. Reduce heat and add the basil, parmesan cheese and pepper.
  • Step 3
    Serve the chicken with the sauce over the top.

Discover More

Category: Chicken
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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