Description
Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a comforting dish that combines golden, crispy chicken with a rich, fragrant basil cream sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or intimate date nights. With its creamy texture and robust flavors, it brings back cherished memories of home-cooked meals. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic and basil.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add heavy cream and chicken broth; stir well.
- Mix in Italian seasoning and chopped basil. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and top with mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve alongside pasta or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg