Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet {One Pan} Recipe

Name: Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet {One Pan}
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
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

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

Microwave the broccoli.
Season the chicken breasts.
Sear until browned.
Sauté the butter, garlic and sundried tomatoes.
Add the cream, parmesan and salt and pepper.
Mix in the basil and chicken then serve!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet {One Pan}