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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 661 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Cut breasts in half lengthwise, pound to even thickness
- 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.
- 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.
- Add wine to deglaze the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer until reduced by half.
- 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.
- Add chicken back to the skillet, allow to warm up if needed. Serve.
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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
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
% 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.