Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cherry tomatoes and extra basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish, top each with shredded mozzarella.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream and basil, simmering for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour sauce over chicken and cheese, bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with additional basil and cherry tomatoes if desired, then serve hot.
Notes
- You can add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake, Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg