Creamy Basil Chicken
Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Cut chicken in half crosswise, and pound to ½-inch thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Cook chicken, in batches, in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side or until browned; remove from skillet.
- Add shallots to skillet; cook 1 minute. Add cream and basil; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve sauce with chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss together broccoli, tomatoes, oil, and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
- Bake 10 minutes or until almost tender. Sprinkle with cheese; toss. Bake 5 minutes longer or until tender.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
400
|
136
|
536
|
| Fat (g) | 25 | 9 | 34 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Protein (g) | 34 | 7 | 41 |
| Carb (g) | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Sodium (mg) | 80 | 304 | 384 |
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