Description
Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a captivating recipe that combines the rich, creamy goodness of basil-infused sauce with the melty, cheesy perfection of mozzarella-topped chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
1. Start by seasoning the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. This blend of spices will infuse the chicken with a delightful depth of flavor.
2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken cutlets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until they’re golden brown and cooked through. Top each cutlet with a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese, cover the pan, and let the cheese melt.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds. Then, stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
4. Finally, stir in the chopped fresh basil. Pour the basil cream sauce over the mozzarella-topped chicken and serve immediately, savoring every bite of this incredible dish.
Notes
Choose the right chicken cutlets: Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are of a similar thickness for even cooking.
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The basil cream sauce truly shines when made with fresh herbs, heavy cream, and good-quality Parmesan cheese.
Adjust the sauce consistency: If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer a bit longer to thicken. If it’s too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to thin it out.
Accommodate dietary preferences: For a gluten-free version, serve the chicken and sauce over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice. For a low-carb option, skip the pasta and enjoy the chicken and sauce as a standalone dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg