Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce
A creamy dish where tender chicken meets a delightful sauce infused with fresh basil and topped with gooey mozzarella. Perfect for weeknight dinners and entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook the seasoned chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep it warm.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate the chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing well to combine all the flavors.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, layering slices of fresh mozzarella on top.
- Cover and let simmer for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, and feel free to garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Add spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg