Basil Cream Chicken Recipe

Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Basil Cream Chicken recipe! Tender chicken breasts are sautéed with onions and mushrooms, then tossed in a luscious basil-infused cream sauce. Served over a bed of perfectly cooked fettuccine, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Ready in under an hour, it's the perfect weeknight meal for the whole family.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 493.5 kcal
Protein 64g
Rating 3.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basil Cream Chicken

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How to Make Basil Cream Chicken

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, and mushrooms. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Whisk in flour until smooth and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth.
  5. Stir in chopped basil and black pepper.
  6. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring frequently.
  7. Add the cooked chicken mixture to the sauce and stir to combine.
  8. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and add to the sauce.
  9. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Serve immediately. This recipe serves 6-8.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

100g

Carbs

3g