Description
A creamy and flavorful Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce featuring tender chicken cutlets topped with melted mozzarella and smothered in a rich basil-infused cream sauce—perfect for an elegant yet easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved to make 4 cutlets)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side. Top each cutlet with a slice of mozzarella cheese, cover skillet, and let cheese melt.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté briefly. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add basil: Stir in chopped fresh basil just before serving.
- Serve: Spoon basil cream sauce over the mozzarella-topped chicken.
Notes
- Adjust salt according to taste, especially if using salted broth or cheese.
- Optional crushed red pepper flakes add a nice mild heat.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg