Description
Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a comforting skillet dinner that combines tender chicken breasts, gooey mozzarella, and a lush basil cream sauce. Easy to make yet impressive, this dish is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ teaspoons dried basil or ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Season and Sear the Chicken – Pat chicken dry, season, and sear in olive oil until golden brown.
- Step 2: Sauté Garlic for the Sauce – Sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant.
- Step 3: Build the Basil Cream Sauce – Add chicken broth, heavy cream, cheeses, and basil; stir until smooth.
- Step 4: Finish with Chicken and Simmer – Return chicken to skillet, simmer until cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Step 5: Serve and Enjoy – Serve hot with basil cream sauce over the top.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add baby spinach for a green boost.
- For a touch of heat, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
