chicken with basil cream sauce

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Christine Chamberlain
Durham, NC

My husband said "are you trying to impress me?" the first time I made this. We were newlyweds at the time. 25 years later it's a favorite!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken with basil cream sauce

  • 4
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1/4 c
    seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 1/2 tsp
    chicken bouillon
  • 1 c
    evaporated milk
  • 1 jar
    (4oz) pimentos, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh basil or 1 tbs dry basil
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper

How To Make chicken with basil cream sauce

  • 1
    Dip the chicken in milk, and then bread crumbs. Fry until golden, keep warm.
  • 2
    Into the same skillet stir in the bouillon and 1/2 c water over med. high heat until boiling. Stir in the evap milk and pimentos. Heat to boiling and cook 1 minute. Reduce heat and add the basil, parmesan cheese and pepper.
  • 3
    Serve the chicken with the sauce over the top.

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