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Chicken with Creamy Basil Sauce

Sautéed Asparagus and Steamed Rice
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Ingredients

  • ½ (1.87-lb) pkg boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken in half crosswise; pound to ½-inch thickness.
  2. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add chicken, and cook, 5 to 6 minutes per side or until browned; remove chicken from skillet.
  5. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes.
  6. Add cream, cheese and basil; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring often.
  7. Return chicken to skillet, and simmer 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
  8. Serve chicken and sauce over rice.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ¾ cup long-grain rice
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • ¼ cup chopped onion

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add asparagus and onion.
  3. Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  4. Season to taste.

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