Creamy Parmesan Basil Chicken Recipe

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4.8

330 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    661 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Creamy Parmesan Basil Chicken Recipe

This Creamy Parmesan Basil Chicken Recipe is a quick chicken breast recipe that tastes like it came from a restaurant! This one pan chicken dish is easy to make for a weeknight dinner, and is full of so much flavor!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pounds chicken breast 2 large breasts
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 yellow onion finely minced
  • 3-4 ounces roasted red peppers thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup fresh grated parmesan
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Cut breasts in half lengthwise, pound to even thickness
  2. In a large non stick pan on medium-medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear, 4-5 minutes on each side, until just cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet add 1 tablespoons butter. Add onion, garlic, peppers, paprika, red chili pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Saute for about five minutes, until onions and peppers are softened.
  4. Add wine to deglaze the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer until reduced by half.
  5. Reduce heat to medium low. Add cream to the skillet and stir until a creamy sauce forms. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add Parmesan, stir until melted into sauce. Stir in basil, simmer until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add chicken back to the skillet,  allow to warm up if needed.  Serve.

Notes

  • To pound chicken breasts, I slice them in half lengthwise (like a book), then place them in a sealed ziptop bag.  I use a rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness.
  • This is great served with pasta, but if you want to keep it low carb, it tastes great with roasted cauliflower!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Serving Calories 661kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Cholesterol 239mg (80%) Sodium 919mg (38%) Potassium 620mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2350IU (47%) Vitamin C 14.9mg (17%) Calcium 374mg (37%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 661 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 661kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 31g 155%
Cholesterol 239mg 80%
Sodium 919mg 38%
Potassium 620mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2350IU 47%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 17%
Calcium 374mg 37%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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