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Tuscan Creamy Basil Chicken

Sink your teeth into a plate of tender Tuscan Creamy Basil Chicken. The chicken is coated with a delicately crunchy layer, while the indulgent fresh basil cream is a real game-changer when it comes to flavor. Declare dinnertime a win with this mouth-watering, nutritious recipe.
5
45 min
TOTAL TIME
673
CALORIES
$2.00
PER SERVING
Tuscan Creamy Basil Chicken
Directions
CHICKEN
10 min
PREP TIME
35 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and place an oven-safe rack on a baking sheet.
2
Combine panko bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, sea salt, paprika, and ground black pepper in a shallow, square container.
3
Dip each chicken breast into crumb and cheese mixture, pressing down gently to make sure the crumbs adhere to the chicken.
4
Place the coated chicken on the rack.
5
Bake for 30 minutes until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F and coating is golden brown.
BASIL CREAM SAUCE
6
While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce in a medium pan, melt the unsalted butter.
7
Whisk in all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute.
8
Gradually whisk in heavy cream, chicken broth, chopped fresh basil leaves, and sea salt over medium heat, stirring often until thickened.
9
Remove from heat and drizzle sauce over the baked chicken just before serving.
Health Info
Macros
15g
CARBS
46g
FAT
48g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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