Crispy Italian Chicken with Basil Cream Sauce: A Comforting Delight
A delicious and comforting dish featuring crispy chicken in a rich basil cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare three shallow bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides.
- Place browned chicken in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine heavy cream and chopped basil; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Serve the crispy chicken with basil cream sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices before breading.
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Crispy Italian Chicken, Basil Cream Sauce, Comfort Food