Description
Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a comforting and easy chicken dinner idea combining tender boneless skinless chicken breasts with a rich basil cream sauce. This dish is perfect for Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Recipes and Chicken Breast Meals lovers looking for a delicious yet simple recipe. It’s great for weekday meals or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ teaspoons dried basil (or ¼ cup chopped fresh basil)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and basil; cook until the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top and simmer for a few minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve warm with sauce spooned over the chicken.
Notes
- For best flavor use fresh basil if available
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice for a complete meal
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg