tastes gourmet chicken in basil cream sauce

12 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Jul 17, 2016

My daughter and I had just eaten the most fabulous chicken I've had in awhile just the other night, at a new restaurant that had just opened. I vowed to replicate that recipe and I'm fairly certain this comes very close!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup 1% milk
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs, i like 4c
  • 4 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 jar 4 oz, sliced pimentos, drained
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped, fresh basil leaves
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 box thin spaghetti

How To Make tastes gourmet chicken in basil cream sauce

  • Step 1
    Cook pasta as directed, drain, place back into pot, drizzle w/ a little olive oil, keep warm.
  • Step 2
    Place milk in one deep bowl. Place bread crumbs in another deep bowl. In lg skillet, over med-high heat, melt butter. Dip each chicken breast in the milk and then into bread crumbs.
  • Step 3
    Cook chicken in skillet on both sides until juices run clear. Remove chicken, keep warm. Add broth to skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in the cream and pimento, season w/ salt and pepper. reduce heat. Add parmesan cheese and basil. Stir and cook until heated through. Place a small amount of spaghetti on 4 plates. Top each plate w/ a chicken breast. Pour cream sauce evenly over the chicken. Voila!

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