This Creamy Parmesan Basil Chicken Recipe is a quick chicken breast recipe that tastes like it came from a restaurant! This one pan chicken dish is easy to make for a weeknight dinner, and is full of so much flavor!
What are you making for dinner? If you want to know what you should make with chicken breasts, I have the answer. This Creamy Parmesan Basil Chicken! Ever since I shared my Creamy Parmesan Basil Shrimp, you guys have been going crazy for it! But sometimes you just need a tasty chicken recipe, so I decided to adapt it to a chicken recipe. No more dry boring chicken breasts here – this recipe is a flavor explosion!
How to make chicken breasts tender
This is a technique I used in my Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe. I found that by slicing the chicken breast in half lengthwise (like a book), and then pounding them to an even thickness, it makes the chicken breast so much more tender, and tastes better. The easiest way to do this is to use a zip top bag. After slicing the chicken breasts in half, place them in a zip top bag and seal it. Use a rolling pin to slightly pound them until they are an even thickness.
The other key to tasty chicken breasts is to SEASON your chicken with salt and pepper before cooking. This makes a huge difference!
This is a simple chicken recipe, all made in one pan. First we sear the chicken on both sides, then make the sauce for the chicken. Add the chicken breasts back to the pan, and dinner is ready! This creamy chicken is great served over pasta, but if you want to keep it low carb, we LOVED this served with roasted cauliflower!
Creamy Parmesan Basil Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pounds chicken breast 2 large breasts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 large garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 yellow onion finely minced
- 3-4 ounces roasted red peppers thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves plus more for garnish
- 1 cup fresh grated parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut breasts in half lengthwise, pound to even thickness
- In a large non stick pan on medium-medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear, 4-5 minutes on each side, until just cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet add 1 tablespoons butter. Add onion, garlic, peppers, paprika, red chili pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Saute for about five minutes, until onions and peppers are softened.
- Add wine to deglaze the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer until reduced by half.
- Reduce heat to medium low. Add cream to the skillet and stir until a creamy sauce forms. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add Parmesan, stir until melted into sauce. Stir in basil, simmer until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken back to the skillet, allow to warm up if needed. Serve.
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Lynn says
Delicious!!
Carol says
I made this dish for my son and his family last evening and it was a huge hit, especially with the kids, one of whom is exceptionally fussy when it comes to eating. She asked for a second helping! I used chicken stock instead of wine, and served with pasta. Super flavorful, and I love that it’s a one pan prep!
kim says
my absolute favourite meal, easy to make and bursting with flavour 10/10
Jan says
This was fantastic!!!! I will absolutely make this again!!! As good as anything found at a restaurant!! Thank you!! Yum!!
Jan says
Excellent!! Absolutely loved it! One pan and easy to put together!!
Shirley says
Delicious!!! I had an abundant crop of basil and this turned out to be the perfect recipe.
Patty says
Meghan what I meant earlier was that I only wanted to salute the chicken earlier,keep it warm,then do the sauce later,is that okay
Adrian says
Gotta salute the chicken! But yes, should be able to sauté the chicken a little earlier and keep warm. Though as it cooks so quickly you won’t save much time later on. If you’re cooking pasta, sauté chicken as you’re boiling water.
Nicole Howe says
This was really good! I added some chicken bouillon but otherwise prepared as directed.
Sarah S says
This was absolutely delicious! My kids devoured it. Will definitely be adding to our meal rotation.
Meghan says
So happy to hear that!
Jenna says
When do I add the basil? First time cooking with it and I didn’t see in the instructions when to add. I am guessing when I add the heavy cream add the basil then?
Meghan says
Hi Jenna, it is in step 5. Reduce heat to medium low. Add cream to the skillet and stir until a creamy sauce forms. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add Parmesan, stir until melted into sauce. Stir in basil, simmer until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
alex says
A BITO INVOLVED BUT NOT OUTRAGEOUS. DELICIOUS, TASTY, AND SATISFYING. THANKS FOR THE RECIPE. GOOD JOB! KEEP THEM COMING…..
Michelle says
Winner winner chicken dinner! LOVE this recipe…kids did too (which makes it even more of a winner). Had on a small bed of rice with garlic bread. Definitely saving this one!! Can’t fault it. 5 stars!
Dianne McIntyre says
Delicious, quick and easy. Didn’t have fresh basil so used extra dried basil and still had good flavour. I added 2 tsp.pesto sauce and sprinkled some parmigiana cheese. Will make again.
Meghan says
So glad you loved it!
John Shardalow says
This recipe is a keeper! It was easy to prepare and the taste was phenomenal. I slightly deviated from the recipe by using fresh hot peppers instead of red pepper flakes. It added a nice ‘zing’ to it. I did serve it over rice but it might have been best to use pasta as recommended in the recipe.
Definitely will be saving this recipe for future use!
Meghan says
So glad you loved it!
Steve says
Loved this recipe. Though I tend to agree with some reviewers that the recipe should be rated as originally written, I appreciate the comments and suggestions reviewers make to tweak the recipe to their individual likes and/or make use of the staples they have on hand. So first, the core recipe is excellent both in taste and colorful presentation. I had some mushrooms to use up and some jarred roasted peppers which I added with the onions and garlic. The dish was absolutely delicious. We served it over leftover rice. Two chicken breasts, when sliced and pounded were provided dinner for the two of us for two nights plus. The magic of this dish is the sauce 😋. Thanks for sharing the better than restaurant quality and easy to prepare recipe. I must admit I licked the sauce off the plate.
Meghan says
Hi Steve, thanks so much! I’m so glad you loved it.
Lisa says
This was absolutely delicious! Definitely will be making this again. Thank you Meghan !
Meghan says
So happy to hear that!
Susan says
Made this tonight. It was delicious and everyone said it was a new keeper. I wanted something a little different to use my freshly picked basil in.
Meghan says
I’m so glad you loved them!
Amy A says
Loved it. I added rice noodles to it, it’s what I had for more of a meal. I think it would be even good chilled for a nice picnic.
Kristin says
I have four kids age range 15-22. All home for the summer. They can be picky. I try a lot of new recipes, but this one blew them away!! Very delicious!! Thank you!!
Meghan says
So happy you loved them!
Patty says
Sorry Meghan,i meant that I only want to salute the chicken breasts and keep that warm,and I will do the sauce before dinner😉
don hartman says
On of the best sauces I’ve ever tasted!!!
Meghan says
So happy to hear that!
Shawn says
This was very good! I didn’t have roasted peppers and was too lazy to make them so I just sliced baby bell pepper very thin , added with the onions and it turned out great. I also used half and half to save calories and added baby spinach but otherwise followed the recipe. I am going to try sun dried tomatoes and maybe mushrooms like others have noted. Thank you for the great recipe!
Meghan says
So glad you loved it!
Shannon Keeler says
Made this last night and we all loved it. Served over mashed potatoes. It was outstanding! We did do as another commenter suggested and added a few sun dried tomatoes, because we happen to love them anyway. This is going in the company recipe file, which is reserved for the best dishes!
Meghan says
So glad to hear that you loved it!
Maria A Fugere says
Amazing! Restaurant quality for sure. My family loved it and only wished I had more sauce to go over the pasta. I used Half and Half, chicken broth, and added some sundried tomatoes for a bit of sweetness. This recipe is undoubtedly part of our new rotation.
Meghan says
So happy you loved it!
Pat Brennan says
creamy and delicious!
Kathleen says
Made this tonight for dinner – it was incredible. Restaurant quality. Super flavourful. I followed the recipe as is. The ingredients said roasted red peppers so I followed a basic recipe to roast my red peppers beforehand in the oven for 20 mins.
Lotus MacDowell says
Super delicious! I had a TON of basil and it was a great way to use a lot of it. I bet adding mushrooms at the end would be wonderful in it.
Meghan says
So glad you liked it!
Patty Boyett says
My apologies Meghan for calling u Robin
DENISE says
100% Amazing. Eating it right now & definitely adding to my recipe box!
Madlyn Sculley says
THIS IS DELICIOUS!!! Followed the recipe exactly…such a wonderful blend of flavors. The chicken was tender…very easy recipe to follow. Served over angel hair pasta. My husband said ‘This is a keeper’ and my picky teenager asked for seconds!! Will make this again and again! Thank you so much!
Meghan says
I’m so happy you loved it!
Michelle C says
Fantastic! I’ve made it several times and it’s so good and very easy. Last night I added in a few diced sun dried tomatoes and some broccoli I needed to use. I made mashed potatoes for my husband and after taking the potatoes out of the water, I threw in the broccoli in the same water and cooked them for just a few minutes before adding to the pan. Added in the basil and chicken and Voila! Chef’s kiss for sure. Thanks for this addition to my recipes.
Shawn says
First time I’ve ever commented on a recipe. This was fantastic. I put it over Quinoa and it worked out great. I could eat the sauce with just the quinoa and be happy but I think it would also be awesome with shrimp.
Carmela says
This was great. I actually doubled the recipe. I added a pinch of ghost (powder) pepper and added two cups of chopped spinach. I had roasted red/yellow peppers so that was colorful to the dish
I made farfalle pasta and we all licked our lips. It was so good. Nice and not too spicy.
Meghan says
So happy to hear that!
Dean Beebe says
So good So great..i used coconut milk and it worked out perfect. Damn good !!!!
Meghan says
I’m so happy to hear that!
Becky says
I don’t normally submit a rating but this was fabulous. Followed the recipe with no alterations…don’t think it’s fair to alter a recipe & then try to rate it. Used the leftover sauce, angel hair spaghetti & veggies with roasted shrimp…turned out perfectly. Thank you for an awesomely good recipe.
Meghan says
I’m so happy you loved it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and rating!
Patty says
Hi,Robin,this dish is wonderful I am going to prepare it for a 91st birthday dinner for 6 and serve it with my homemade pasta Can I prepare the chicken a little in advance,then do the sauce later,can keep it warm in the warming oven.
Meghan says
Hi Patty, I think it would be fine to prepare the chicken ahead of time. I think the sauce is best made right before serving if possible. It may congeal a bit or get a skin on the top if you leave it warming in the oven for very long. I hope that helps!
Summer says
This is so good..i the flavors together were so comforting .I spooned mine over mashed potatoes thank you so much for this gem of a recipe!
Angie says
Thank you so much Meghan. A friend gave me organic basil from her garden and I had no idea what to cook! This was amazing.
Thank you so much love you for this.
Meghan says
I’m so happy you loved it!
Michelle says
Ok — this is my first review ever! Make this recipe as is! Fairly easy and delicious. I roasted my red peppers in the oven at 450 for 20 minutes while prepping ingredients — served over vermicelli, but would be great over spaghetti squash or cauliflower rice.
Meghan says
So glad to hear that!
Dee says
I used 2% Fage Greek yogurt in place of the cream and mine came out pink because of the peppers and paprika but this is absolutely delicious and a keeper! Also, I did it with chicken thighs. Thank you!
Meghan says
So glad you loved it!
terri keilly says
I made this with half & half instead of cream and it turned out great. I don’t care for heavy cream recipes so this totally worked for me. Also used boneless thighs instead of breasts, cut them in half and then halved them horizontally to make thinner. Didn’t pound them, cooked minimally – just enough to cook through and they were perfect. Made the rest of recipe as written altho used extra wine as I love the flavor of cooking with wine. Served it over spaghetti and made broccoli which I drizzled a bit of sauce over. Will def make it again.
Meghan says
I’m so happy you loved it!
T Gale says
Great rich creamy flavor. I love basil and it added great flavor along with the roasted peppers. So easy to make, this is a keeper! Both my parents had a second helping. Used real cream.
D.Ramos says
Delicious, and Simple to make. Thank-you for sharing a great recipe.
Meghan says
So glad you loved it!
GingerMac says
This chicken recipe was exactly what I was looking for, as I had fresh basil on hand and I’m always a sucker for anything with Parmesan cheese. The flavor is delicious and savory, without being over the top. (Although I did not have any red pepper flakes on hand, so it wasn’t as spicy as it should have been, I suppose.) I substituted diced sweet red pepper (for color, mostly). I will definitely make this again.
Meghan says
So glad you loved it!
Stephanie says
OMG!!! This is def. restaurant quality or better! I forgot the heavy cream so I randomly used some sour cream and crazy I know but almond milk. Still soooo stinking good!!! I also added chopped fresh tomatoes on the side. We will have this again for sure! It is sinfully good!
Meghan says
So glad you loved it!
Laura S says
Absolutely delicious low carb recipe. No need to ever eat pasta if spaghetti squash can taste this good. Thanks you so much!
Meghan says
So glad you loved it!
Jen says
Oh my goodness. This recipe is to DIE for. Truly is restaurant quality. It’s a new staple in our family recipe book! Thank you!!!
Meghan says
Yay! I’m so happy to hear that!
Dayna says
Absolutely amazing! My whole family loved it. Sooooo good!
Meghan says
So happy to hear that!
Shannon says
This recipe was amazing!! The sauce is absolutely delicious! I LOVE basil, it really makes the dish!
I also added some cut up tomatoes at the end, it gave it a nice taste as well!
Meghan says
Yay, so glad you loved it!
Julia says
Can I substitute half and half in for the heavy cream?
Meghan says
Hi Julia – I haven’t tried it so I can’t be sure. I think it would *probably* work, but the sauce won’t be as thick and creamy. Let us know if you give it a try!
Mellissa says
I made this with coconut cream, it was an absolute dream!
Meghan says
Oooh, yum, good to know!
John Clayton Barnes says
For when you want basil to be the star of the show
Meghan says
So glad you love it John!
Beth says
Sorry not one of my favorites. Maybe
It was because I didn’t have enough fresh basil off my plant or heavy cream.
Try making heavy cream off the internet
with butter and milk…disaster!
I will give it another try because I love to cook.
Meghan says
Hi Beth – definitely give it a try as written before deciding.
Nancy A Adams says
How rude to critique a recipe when you did not follow the directions!
Ah, would you not make sure you had the actual ingredients before you tried it?
You probably should not be near a stove.
Karen says
She wasn’t rude in her statement (IMO) Nancy, she just said it wasn’t her favorite and admitted she didn’t have the proper ingredients. However, I agree that she could have left off a negative critique until she tried it as written, as the outcome pf course, was not what she expected.
Ty says
Found this recipe randomly when looking for a good recipe to use basil and chicken in, and I’m SO glad to have stumbled onto this one! It’s SO GOOD! Definitely a keeper and my wife has already requested that I make this again soon. It was great over egg noodles with some garlic bread on the side, but I could also see this being tasty over zucchini noodles.
Thanks for such a great recipe!
Meghan says
I’m so happy to hear that Ty!
Beverly says
I made this last night and oh boy we sure did enjoy it! Delicious!!! I have an abundance of basil and this recipe is a perfect way to enjoy it! Thank you so much for sharing this fabulous dish. I used hot cherry peppers instead of roasted peppers because that is what I had on hand.
Meghan says
I’m so happy you loved it Beverly!
Debi Monroe says
Hard to say what went wrong… I’m a good cook (actually better than good) but this recipe just didn’t gel for me. I grow my own basil, too, so that was really fresh. Parmesan, freshly grated. Cream, fresh. I used a decent white wine and good smoked paprika, fresh sweet onions, minced my own garlic so can’t blame it on jarred garlic. Perhaps because I tripled the recipe? Not sure. But this was rather mediocre, at least for me. My hubby usually waxes poetic over my meals but even he was unimpressed, with just an “ok” comment. Bummer.
Cheryl D says
I am NOT a fan of chicken breast, but I get it for the family. However, this recipe changed my mind. It was so awesome. Flavorful, moist, and lots of sauce. I had mine with baked potatoes for a change from pasta. The sauce was great on them too. Thank you so much!
Meghan says
So happy you loved it Cheryl!
Kacey Levesque says
I am trying this one tonight! Hoping for success!
Meghan says
Hope you love it!
Vickie says
Awesome, added some grilled sweet Italian sausage and white beans. Absolutely delicious!
Meghan says
Oh yum, love that addition!
Rosemary Skipper says
This is a delicious chicken recipe The sauce was just perfect. I prepared the vegetables ahead of time and cooked the chicken before guests arrived so just had to put everything together with the cream and cheese to warm. Was great for company because I didn’t have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen and could spend time with guests
Meghan says
I’m so happy to hear that Rosemary!
Maranda says
So excited to try this recipe for dinner! I don’t have any white wine on hand but I do have red wine. Could I use red wine or would that change the flavor too much?
Meghan says
Hi Maranda – I haven’t tried it but it would probably be fine! It will probably change the color of the sauce, your sauce might turn out pink 🙂
Terri Gallagher says
This was super delicious! I stumbled upon it by chance and it has blown us all away! Rich, flavorful, a bit of zip from the crushed red peppers but not hot. A new favorite for sure!
Meghan says
So happy to hear that Terri!
CHANDA TAYLOR says
Being home during the quarantine has given me the time to cook and try new recipes. I have made this recipe twice. We had an overabundance of basil growing. This recipe is perfect and uses a lot of fresh basil. Tonight I ate it with roasted cauliflower and it was delicious!
Meghan says
I’m so glad to hear that! It is so good with cauliflower!
Jennifer says
This recipe is so delicious! I was in my garden today and after smelling the fresh basil, I wanted to find a recipe to use it. My search landed me here and it was 100% approved by my family of 6. The only request was that I double the sauce next time. Thank you for posting!
Meghan says
I’m so glad to hear that Jennifer! There is nothing better than fresh basil!
Kate says
I cook a lot and it starts to get hard to come up with something new and exciting. (Especially after cooking nonstop during quarantine!) This recipe is incredible! It’s so quick and simple but ends up tasting like a special occasion dinner. After one bite my husband said that this was his new favorite ever. Thank you so much!
Meghan says
Oh yay! I am so glad to hear that Kate!
Daisy says
This is delicious recipe, easy to make but at the same time so yummy. My family love it . Definitely is a keeper.
Meghan says
So happy to hear that!
Karen says
I am bored of cooking or rather searching and finding same old recipes online. I wanted something different…a different type of chicken recipe dish. Browsed images as i usually do and this picture caught my eye. Went to the website site and made this recipe my family absolutely loved it!!! I cook so many different types of dishes but wanted something simple yet tasty. Well it won over my family. It is one of our favs now! Will definitely make it over and over! Browsed your site for my next dish already. Can’t wait to make it. You are now one of my favorite recipe sites to cook from. Thank you for all the delicious recipes to look forward to!
Meghan says
Thank you so much Karen! I am so happy you loved it and hope you love the next one too!
Lauren Swenson says
This was really good. My family loved it. I think it would be amazing with scallops, crab or prawns, too! Mmmmmmm
Meghan says
So happy you loved it!
Sue G says
This was delish!! Will definitely be making this again.
Meghan says
I’m so glad you loved it!
Teresa Battista says
I would like to make this recipe, but wonder how many servings does it make? Thank you.
Meghan says
Hi Teresa – It makes 4 servings 🙂
JILL WILSON says
Very easy and very very good
Meghan says
So happy you liked it!
Nata says
Which white wine did you use?
Meghan says
Hi Nate – I use a dry white wine, Sauvignon Blanc would be a good one. I also use Pinot Gris because it is what I usually have on hand.
Sarah says
This recipe is a favorite in my household! Turns out great every time- feels like a restaurant meal at my dining room table! I love it over roasted cauliflower or spaghetti squash!
Meghan says
Yay! I am so happy to hear that Sarah!
Brenda says
This was so delicious!!!!
Meghan says
So happy you liked it Brenda!
Nancy R Crouch says
Delicious and easy to make. This is one we will definitely serve to company in the future. I added a bit of cayenne pepper to the sauce, and used a Sauvignon Blanc for the white wine (I had just opened it and figured, why not?!). I highly recommend this recipe!
Meghan says
So happy you loved it Nancy!
Nancy Browning says
The creamy basil recipe is so easy and delicious. My husband grilled and blackened the chicken and threw it in with the basil. Amazing! My kids loved it over bowtie pasta! Definitely will make this recipe often. Thank you so much.
Meghan says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Donald says
This is soooo good. I used extra pepper flakes as I was missing paprika in my spice cabinet , the heat was there but tempered beautifully by the cream and fresh basil.
The long story – it was my birthday during quarantine and I wanted to cook for the 10 friends that I would invite to a party but could deliver to their homes. I cooked Bolognese sauce and home made pasta and it took hours. I have one friend who eats chicken but no beef. I googled chicken/basil/cream recipes and this one came up. It took 30 min to cook. That friend got the best food served.
Meghan says
Yay, I am so happy to hear that Donald! Happy Birthday!
Sonia says
We made this last night and it was a hit with everyone! I used sun-dried tomatoes instead of roasted red peppers since that is all I had and I diced up my chicken. We also added in some fresh spinach with the basil for some added veggies. A new family favorite for sure.
Meghan says
Wonderful, so glad you loved it Sonia!
Mary Jane Piede says
I made this dish for a small dinner party. It was a huge hit. Thank you…
Meghan says
Wonderful, so happy you loved it!
blanche says
Absolutely delicious!
Meghan says
So glad you loved it, Blanche!
juhi says
Tried this on the weekend turned our amazinggg!! Definitely recommend 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Meghan says
I’m so happy to hear that!
Bri Baylis says
Hi! I’m interested in making this recipe tonight but I’m wondering if whole milk or half and half would work as well in the dish as opposed to cream?
Meghan says
Hi Bri – it won’t be as thick and creamy, but if you are going to sub anything, I would use half and half, as it is the closest thing to heavy cream. If you can get ahold of heavy cream, that would be better 🙂
Alix says
We’re practicing social distancing and trying to make food with what we have on hand, and so I just did a random Google search and this turned out so well! Truly a success,
Meghan says
Yay! I am so happy to hear that! We are doing the same thing, it makes cooking a bit of a challenge sometimes! I’m glad this was a success!
Monique b says
This has become my signature dish amongst friends haha! I have shared the site/recipe when asked but always get sooo many compliments when I make this for people 🙂
I do triple the sauce ingredients cuz we love our sauce in this family but it’s always gobbled up! Even my 3yo loves it
Meghan says
I love that! So glad you and your family love it!
Rebecca says
This was a fantastic recipe the entire family enjoyed. I will definitely be adding this recipe to our rotation. Thank you!
Meghan says
Yay, I’m so happy to hear that!
Bart says
Nice recipe however
“slice them in half lengthwise like a book” is really bizarre instruction xD
Vicki says
Thankyou this recipe is amazing only change i made was i used light cream definitely a keeper
Meghan says
So happy you loved it Vicki!
Jessicaa diffee says
This was delicious!! I am an amateur cook and I found the recipe easy to execute and LOVED the dish!!
Meghan says
So happy you loved it!
Jocelyn Mason says
Made it for my spouse and his son who just moved from France (so have different tastes and experiences than us North Americans ;-). I was looking for a dish that is a 100% winner and this was it! I made it with couscous and it was great! The sauce soaked into the couscous and was terrific! I warmed the leftovers up 2 days later and again, super amazing! Big hit, thank you for sharing! *I know its not the healthiest with all of the cream, but at least its a sure thing and the amount of sauce is terrific and necessary 🙂
Meghan says
I’m so glad it was a hit!
Louise Proctor says
Hello, so when I made it and put the cream in (just bought that day so it wasn’t spoiled), it curdled. What am I doing wrong? Great flavours though! Thanks!
Meghan says
Hi Louise – I’m sorry that happened! I haven’t had that experience before, but it can happen if you don’t cook down the wine enough. I would just be sure that the wine reduces by half before adding the cream. I hope that helps!
Angela says
Yum! Made this for dinner tonight and it was amazing! Definitely adding to the rotation and sharing with friends!
Meghan says
Hi Angela – I’m so glad you love it!
Naomi says
This was AMAZING!! Best chicken dish I’ve had!! Some many amazing flavors oh man it was delicious! Definitely a keeper
Meghan says
So happy to hear that Naomi!
Kelsey Brown says
What can I say but AMAZING!! I’ve made this twice now, one with chicken, one with tilapia, both have turned out sooooo good. Instead of roasted red peppers, I used small sweet peppers. It made the sauce sweet and spicy and creamy. So delicious. This is a recipe to save for sure!
Meghan says
Wonderful, so happy you loved it Kelsey!
Julie says
Changed it slightly. Used cream cheese for the sauce base, and chicken breasts and bacon, mushrooms and white onion.
Cooked pasta and veg rice all steamed as options.
Added loads of black pepper and a touch of salt.
A total winner all round.
Meghan says
Sounds delicious! So glad you liked it!
Mike says
Holy carp! Thought this would be good but it is fan-freaking-tastic. It’s crazy easy and a dish you whip out to impress people with.
Meghan says
Ahhh, thank you so much Mike! I’m so glad you loved it!
Heather says
I love this recipe! Even my two year old ate his whole plate. Im wondering if there is a way to tweak it so you could make it in the crock pot?
Shayla says
This was delish!
Meghan says
Hi Shayla, I’m so happy to hear that!
Sarah says
We have a ton of fresh basil growing, so I googled “chicken basil”, and this was one of the first recipes that showed up! I had to adjust a few things with what we had on hand…chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, our garden’s bell peppers plus oregano instead of roasted red peppers, coconut milk instead of heavy cream…This all likely changed up the overall flavor profile, but was still DELICIOUS. I think I found my new go-to online recipe blog 🙂
Meghan says
Hi Sarah – Yay, I am so happy you loved it!
Maggie says
I made this for dinner tonight, and oh my goodness, it was fabulous! I used light cream instead of heavy cream because that’s whatI had on hand and I used brined chicken thighs. It was rich, creamy, and delicious! My husband said that this is definitely a keeper, please make this again. Thank you for a tasty recipe!
Meghan says
Hi Maggie – Yay! I am so glad you and your family loved it!
Anne says
I made this tonight and it’s definitely a keeper. Very delicious. The only thing I changed was after pounding down the chicken breast & seasoning, I did a light flour dusting on them. I added paprika to the flour for a little more seasoning.
I followed the rest of the recipe as is.
Thank you.
Meghan says
So happy you loved it! Thanks Anne!
Lisa Tardi says
My oh my! I would give it 10 stars if I could. It was so delicious, my husband liked the plate clean. Followed the recipe exactly. Thank you so much for this recipe. This is a keeper for sure!!!
Meghan says
Yay! I love hear that! SO happy you loved it Lisa!
Andrea says
Oh. My. Dear. God. This was absolutely amazing. Thank you thank you for this!!!!
Meghan says
Aww, yay! So glad you love it!
Hana says
This was absolutely unbelievable, like in an authentic restaurant in Italy! Follow all the tips, will definitely make this again.
Meghan says
Hi Hana – Yay, I am so happy to hear that! Thank you for your comment!
Mark Duddridge says
Made this for dinner today! Was amazing! I added farmer sausage, and instead of chicken breasts I used thighs. I also didn’t have any white wine OR chicken stock, so I used half beef stock and half lemon juice. I also had a broad assortment of miscellaneous cheese ends in my fridge, so I just threw the whole assortment in! Turned out absolutely incredible! Thanks for the great recipe!
Meghan says
Sounds wonderful! Thanks Mark!
Rachel Shimon says
This is a favorite dish in our home now. Even my pickey eaters devour it. Its pretty easy and taste like a million dollars. Thank you so much.
Meghan says
Yay! I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks Rachel!
Andy Charkiss says
This is a great chicken breast recipe! I loved the creamy basil flavor.