Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce: A Delightful Dish!
Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a delicious and creamy dish that combines tender chicken breasts 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
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
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 large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
- In a separate bowl, mix heavy cream and chopped basil.
- Pour the basil cream sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 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 use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with pasta or a side salad.
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: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg