Chicken in a Basil Cream Sauce
By: Heidi
Published: Sunday, September 1, 2013 - 5:59am

Ingredients




16 oz. spaghetti
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 c. flour
1 egg
1 c. panko or breadcrumbs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbs. chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
4 Tbs. olive oil
2 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. chopped fresh basil
1 c. chopped tomato
Additional chopped basil for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1 Cook spaghetti according to directions on package. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in skillet over medium high heat. Remove chicken from package and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3 Prepare breading station: In one flat bowl, add 1/2 c. flour, salt and pepper. In another flat bowl, add egg and 1 Tbs. water and mix well. In the third flat bowl, add the panko, 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, 2 Tbs. chopped basil and salt and pepper. 4 Coat each piece of chicken by first dredging in flour mixture, next in egg mixture and finally in panko mixture. 5 Fry breaded chicken in oil 4-5 minutes per side. 6 While chicken is cooking, add heavy cream to saucepan and heat over medium-medium high heat until a small simmer begins. Immediately add 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese and stir to incorporate cheese. 7 Remove from heat and add basil. 8 Assemble the dish by placing a serving of pasta on the plate, top with one piece of chicken, pour 1/4 of sauce mixture over the top and sprinkle with 1/4 c. chopped tomato. 9 Garnish with additional chopped basil if desired.

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Chicken in a Basil Cream Sauce is the ultimate in flavorful comfort food!