Best Chicken And Basil Pepper Cream Sauce Recipes

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CHICKEN IN BASIL CREAM



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When I first read this recipe, I thought it looked difficult. But because I had all the ingredients readily at hand, I gave it a try. Am I glad I did! Not only it is simple to prepare, it tastes. -Judy Baker Craig, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 jar (4 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place milk and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs. , In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in butter until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., Add broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; stir to loosen browned bits. Stir in the cream and pimientos; boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat. Add the cheese, basil and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Fat 37g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BASIL CREAM CHICKEN



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This is quick to make and tastes great. The sauce has a great Parmesan and basil flavor.

Provided by JANETFORAUBURN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup milk
¼ cup bread crumbs
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place milk and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in the milk, then coat with breadcrumbs. In a skillet over medium heat, fry chicken in butter or margarine, on both sides, until the juices run clear. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  • Add the broth to the skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the cream and pimentos; boil and stir for one minute. Reduce heat; add the Parmesan cheese, basil and black pepper. Simmer and stir until heated through. To serve, pour the sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 181.1 mg, Fat 35.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 515.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CHICKEN IN BASIL CREAM



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This recipe is a welcome change from the usual fried chicken. The cream sauce gives it a wonderful flavor.

Provided by Emily Daggett

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup milk
¼ cup dried bread crumbs
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place milk and bread crumbs in separate, shallow bowls. 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; 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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 182.9 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 373.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CHICKEN AND BASIL-PEPPER CREAM SAUCE



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I got this recipe long ago from another site and DH and I have made this many times over the years. It has a really nice creamy flavor.

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 ounces shaped pasta (radiatore or rotini)
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, defatted
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
8 ounces roasted red peppers, drained
3/4 cup evaporated skim milk
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaf
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until just tender. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tsp of oil until hot, but not smoking over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 1 tsp oil to the skillet. Add the roasted peppers and garlic, and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the broth, 1/2 cup of the evaporated milk, basil, salt, and black pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a food processor and process to a smooth puree.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup evaporated milk with the cornstarch.
  • Return the basil-pepper puree to the skillet along with the chicken and cornstarch mixture.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Toss the sauce with the hot pasta. Sprinkle parmesan over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 1480, Carbohydrate 62.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.5, Protein 34.9

BASIL CREAM CHICKEN



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My family likes basil, and this dish is our favorite. The basil flavor complements the rich, creamy sauce.-Billie Vaughan, Slinger, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1-1/3 cups finely chopped green onions
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Hot cooked fettuccine

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute the chicken, onions and mushrooms in oil until the chicken is no longer pink. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth and cream. Stir in basil and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chicken mixture. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE



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This is a recipe I found in an advertisement and jotted some additions to before making. I like to serve it with a pilaf and green beans almondine.

Provided by Michelle S.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 dash salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place milk in a shallow bowl.
  • Place the bread crumbs and garlic powder in another shallow bowl.
  • Dip the chicken in the milk, then coat the chicken well with the bread crumbs.
  • Place the butter and olive oil in a skillet and heat till butter melts over medium heat.
  • Brown the chicken over medium heat in the butter and olive oil mixture.
  • Keep chicken warm in preheated oven.
  • Add broth to skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat, scraping up the browned bits from skillet.
  • Stir in cream and pimentos, boil and stir for 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat and while stirring constantly add the cheese, basil, salt and pepper.
  • Cook until heated through.
  • Mix cornstarch with a bit of water and stir into sauce if sauce needs thickening.
  • Place chicken on platter, and pour sauce over chicken before serving.

FETTUCINE WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPER CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Pasta     Sauté     Basil     Bell Pepper     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces skinless boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon butter
1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces fettuccine
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Add green and red bell peppers and onion to same skillet and sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper to skillet and sauté 4 minutes. Add whipping cream and chicken stock. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes.
  • Cut chicken into strips and add to sauce. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add basil and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to sauce, stirring to incorporate. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain and return to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.

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