Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce RecipeÂ
This Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce Recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Meat thermometer
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside on plate.
- Add butter and garlic to same skillet.
- Cook garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour heavy cream into the hot skillet.
- Add fresh basil and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet with cream sauce.
- Top each chicken breast with mozzarella slices.
- Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes more.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the melted mozzarella.
Notes
- Pound chicken evenly This ensures uniform cooking throughout.
- Don't overcook Use meat thermometer for 165°F internal temperature.
- Fresh basil works best Dried basil lacks the bright flavor.
- Let cream reduce This creates the perfect thick consistency.
- Quality mozzarella matters Fresh mozzarella melts more smoothly.