Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella cheese and a rich basil cream sauce.
Author:Nada
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
Add the chopped basil and simmer the sauce until it thickens slightly.
Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken and cover the skillet until the cheese melts.