Print
clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag iconfolderfolder iconinstagraminstagram iconpinterestpinterest iconfacebookfacebook iconprintprint iconsquaressquares iconheartheart iconheart solidheart solid icon
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Mozzarella Chicken in Luscious Basil Cream Sauce - Featured Image

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Mozzarella Chicken in Luscious Basil Cream Sauce

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Learn how to make delicious Mozzarella Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For those looking to make substitutions, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce. Similarly, if fresh basil isn’t on hand, dried basil can be a suitable alternative, though I find fresh basil adds an unparalleled aroma and flavor.

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Whisk in the flour, creating a roux, and cook for another minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
  5. Gradually stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  6. Add the mozzarella cheese, stirring until it melts and combines into a smooth sauce.
  7. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh basil, allowing the sauce to simmer for another minute.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let everything heat through for 2-3 minutes.

Cooking, as I’ve learned from my travels and experiments in the kitchen, is about patience and allowing flavors to meld. Feel free to adjust the seasoning and ingredients to suit your taste — after all, this is your culinary canvas.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International