Meals Matter

Chicken with Basil Cream Sauce

Contributed By: kerylyn
Better Homes and Garden Dieter's Cookbook

Easy low Calorie Chicken.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Fine dry bread crumbs

1 tbl Snipped fresh basil or 3/4 dried basil, crushed

1/8 tsp Black pepper

1/8 tsp Paprika

1 tbl Butter or margarine, melted

4 Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds total)

2/3 cup Reduced-fat milk

2 tsp Instant chicken bouillon granules

Preparation

In a small bowl stir together the bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons of the fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon of the dried basil, the peper, and paprika. Add melted butter; toss to coat.

Arrange chicken in a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle chicken pieces with the crumb mixture, pressing onto the chicken to coat. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or untol no longer pink (170 degrees F).

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan stir together milk, flour, bouillon granules, and remaining dried herb (if using) until combined. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in remaining fresh herb (if using). Serve over chicken.

Cook's Notes

If you grow basil or can find it fresh a your local supermarket, use it. Fresh always makes a bigger impact than dried.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids Love It
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 234
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 35g
Sodium: 443mg
Fiber: 0g