Description
A delightful dish that combines juicy chicken with creamy, flavorful basil cream sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the chopped basil and half of the mozzarella cheese into the cream sauce. Mix until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on each piece of chicken. Cover the skillet and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve hot!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream.
- For a dairy-free option, consider using coconut cream and a dairy-free cheese substitute.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to avoid curdling the cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mozzarella Chicken, Basil Cream Sauce, Italian Cuisine, Chicken Recipe