This Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet is a one pan meal ready in 30 minutes! Sear chicken cutlets in a butter, cream, basil and parmesan sauce.
Step 1 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.
Step 2 Meanwhile, add broccoli florets to a large bowl filled with water and microwave for 7-8 minutes. Drain water from broccoli and set aside.
Step 3 Add butter to the skillet, then add garlic and sundried tomatoes and saute for 30 seconds.
Step 4 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 5 Serve basil chicken alongside broccoli, garnishing with extra chopped basil and parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Freezing this Recipe You can freeze the cooked chicken and sauce for up to 3 months. Use freezer-safe bags or lidded containers to store. You can freeze as one meal, or separate into individual portions.