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Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce: An Incredible 7-Step Recipe

Ingredients

– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create your Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Cook Chicken: Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
4. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine.
6. Incorporate Basil and Cheese: Add chopped basil, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice, mixing until the sauce is well blended. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it thoroughly with the basil cream sauce. Cook for another minute to heat through.

Now, your Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is ready to be enjoyed!

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