Chicken with Creamy Basil Corn Sauce

Steamed Rice and Green Beans
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 ears corn, kernels removed
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1½ Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken in half crosswise, and pound to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet; season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook, in batches if necessary, 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.
  3. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat; add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes.
  4. Add corn and wine; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute. Add cream and mustard; simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened. Stir in basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over chicken.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 (16-oz) pkg frozen green beans

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Cook green beans according to package directions; season with salt and pepper to taste.

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