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Chicken in Basil Cream

Chicken in Basil Cream really is a no-brainer.  You have to give this a try.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Cup milk
  • 1 Cup dried bread crumbs
  • 2 Large skinless boneless chicken breasts cut horizontally in half
  • 3 Tbls butter
  • ½ Cup chicken broth
  • 1 Cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 4 ounce jar sliced pimento peppers, drained or 1/2 cup fresh red bell pepper cut in thin strips
  • ½ Cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ Cup chopped fresh basil
  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place milk and bread crumbs in separate, shallow bowls or pans.
  • In skillet, heat butter or margarine to medium heat.
  • Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs.
  • Cook in butter or margarine, on both sides, until juices run clear (about 10 minutes).
  • Remove and keep warm.
  • Add broth to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir to loosen browned bits from pan.
  • Stir in cream and pimentos or bell pepper; boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper. Stir sauce and cook until heated through.
  • Pour mixture over chicken and serve!
  • Garnish with fresh basil cut in strips, minced parsley or chives

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Recipe by Emily Daggett
Keyword Basil, Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Lunch