Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet {One Pan}

This Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet is an easy one-pan meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes with the yummiest basil and parmesan sauce.

Ingredients and substitutions

• Olive oil – use any neutral cooking oil like canola or avocado oil.
• Chicken cutlets ­– you can also slice two boneless skinless chicken breasts in half lengthwise or use chicken thighs instead.
• Butter – substitute for your favourite butter alternative.
• Garlic – fresh minced garlic is best but jarred minced garlic will work in a pinch.
• Sun-dried tomatoes – roasted red peppers would also be good in this recipe.
• Salt & pepper – to taste.
• Heavy cream – use half and half for a lower-calorie alternative (just keep in the mind the sauce won’t be as creamy).
• Parmesan cheese ­– nutritional yeast is the best dairy-free substitute.
• Basil – fresh herbs are best. You can use dried basil but the taste won’t be the same.
• Broccoli – use frozen broccoli florets instead.

How to make creamy basil chicken

Step 1: Microwave the broccoli.

Add broccoli florets to a large bowl filled with water and microwave for 7-8 minutes. Drain water from broccoli and set aside.

Step 2: Season the chicken.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over med-high heat. Season chicken cutlets with salt & pepper, then add to pan.

Step 3: Sear until browned.

Sear on each side for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Step 4: Sauté the butter, garlic and sundried tomatoes.

Add butter to the skillet, then add garlic and sundried tomatoes and saute for 30 seconds.

Step 5: Make the sauce.

Add cream, bringing to a boil, then stir in parmesan cheese and salt & pepper. Add basil leaves and cook for another 30 seconds until wilted, then add chicken back to skillet.

Step 6: Serve and enjoy!

Serve basil chicken alongside broccoli, garnishing with extra chopped basil and parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

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