Chicken in Basil Cream

By brandyc

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 jar (4 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Place milk and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in butter for about 5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170° Remove and keep warm.

Add broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; stir to loosen browned bits. Stir in the cream and pimientos; boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat. Add the cheese, basil and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Serve with chicken.