Creamy Parmesan Basil Chicken Recipe
This creamy parmesan basil chicken recipe is rich, flavorful, and perfectly juicy. Tender chicken is coated in a smooth parmesan cream sauce with fresh basil, creating an easy and comforting meal.
Ingredients
- * 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- * 2 tablespoons olive oil
- * 3 cloves garlic minced
- * 1 cup heavy cream
- * ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
- * ½ cup chicken broth
- * ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- * 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- * Salt to taste
- * Black pepper to taste
- * Optional: red pepper flakes butter
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden, then remove.
- In the same pan, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it juicy.
- Add cheese gradually to prevent clumping.
- Use pan drippings for extra flavor.
- Adjust sauce thickness with broth or simmering time.