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Home » Recipes » Skillet Meals » Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet {One Pan}

Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet {One Pan}

5/25/22

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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.

Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet

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.
Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet

How to make creamy basil chicken

  1. Microwave the broccoli.
  2. Season the chicken breasts.
  3. Sear until browned.
  4. Sauté the butter, garlic and sundried tomatoes.
  5. Add the cream, parmesan and salt and pepper.
  6. Mix in the basil and chicken then serve!
Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet

What to serve on the side

Brown rice or quinoa are both delicious with creamy chicken dishes like this one. You could also serve it over pasta that has been drizzled with a little olive oil.

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For a lower-carb option, you can serve it with mashed cauliflower or cauliflower fried rice, or just leave it as is with the broccoli on the side.

Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet

Frequently Asked Questions

What is basil chicken made of?

This delicious dish is made up of chicken cutlets and a creamy basil parmesan sauce. The basil in the sauce adds the perfect amount of flavour to the chicken!

How long do you cook chicken in the pan for?

Since this recipe uses chicken cutlets, you don’t have to cook the chicken for very long. Just sear it for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned.

How many calories are in this recipe?

There are 457 calories per serving in this creamy basil chicken skillet.

Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet

Storing and reheating

This chicken skillet dish will last in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Store any leftovers in airtight glass containers and reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.

Freezing this recipe

You can freeze the cooked chicken and sauce for up to 3 months. Use freezer-safe bags or lidded containers and freeze it as one meal or separate it into individual portions. If you’re making this ahead of time to freeze for later, leave out the broccoli and make it fresh when you’re ready to eat.

Thaw the chicken and sauce in the fridge overnight, then reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated all the way through.

Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet

More delicious skillet recipes

  • French Onion Chicken Skillet
  • Chicken Marsala Skillet
  • Italian Chicken Skillet

Meal prep tools for this recipe

  • Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on turning this recipe into your weekly lunches.
  • I get all my free-range chicken from Butcher Box, conveniently delivered to me frozen.
  • Get a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is cooked through.
Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet

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.
4.74 from 19 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 457kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken cutlets (4 cutlets, or 2 chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp salt & pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup basil, roughly chopped
  • 1 head broccoli, chopped into florets

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over med-high heat. Season chicken cutlets with salt & pepper, then add to pan, searing on each side for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, add broccoli florets to a large bowl filled with water and microwave for 7-8 minutes. Drain water from broccoli and set aside.
  • Add butter to the skillet, then add garlic and sundried tomatoes and saute for 30 seconds. 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.
  • Serve basil chicken alongside broccoli, garnishing with extra chopped basil and parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

Cut two boneless skinless chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make your own chicken cutlets.
For a lower-calorie version, swap out the heavy cream for half-and-half.
Make sure you use fresh basil – dried basil won’t provide the same flavour.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Freeze this dish for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight then reheat.

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 1199mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2079IU | Vitamin C: 141mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 3mg
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About Taylor Stinson

Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I also run the awesome 5-Day Meal Prep Challenge, which is a free email course and Facebook group where I share my meal planning strategies and easy meal prep tips and recipes. Be sure to check out my free beginner’s guide to meal prep and follow me on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to get my latest recipes and meal prep tips!

Comments

  1. Kayelizarod says

    June 7, 2022 at 18:55

    5 stars
    Tasty and easy! I sliced it and served over rice. Definitely plan to make this again!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      June 8, 2022 at 07:36

      I’m so happy you enjoyed!

      Reply
  2. Marcia Bush says

    September 28, 2021 at 00:47

    5 stars
    It was easy and very good!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      September 29, 2021 at 08:35

      I’m so glad you enjoyed 🙂

      Reply
  3. Cindy Fairley says

    May 26, 2021 at 20:12

    5 stars
    Easy, fast and flavourful! Company worthy. Side note broccoli is a side and not part of the chicken dish. Use whatever veggie or side that works for you. I also served with rice. So so delicious.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      May 27, 2021 at 07:43

      I’m so happy you enjoyed, Cindy 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing your review!

      Reply
  4. Sarah says

    February 23, 2021 at 13:27

    What are some sides that would compliment this dish? ♡

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      February 23, 2021 at 14:18

      Hi Sarah – I actually list some side dish ideas in the post under the heading “what to serve” 🙂

      Reply
      • Sarah Hickey says

        February 25, 2021 at 07:00

        Oh! I totally missed that! Thank you!

        Reply
  5. Santa Woodcroft says

    August 10, 2020 at 13:40

    5 stars
    Best chicken recipe!! A family favorite!! Have shared this with so many and always a big hot with everyone!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      August 11, 2020 at 08:56

      I’m so happy it’s such a hit with you guys! 🙂

      Reply

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