PrintIndulge in Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce tonight!
A delicious and creamy dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella cheese and a flavorful basil cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream and chopped basil, then pour over the chicken in the skillet.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Serve with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg