Chicken with Basil and Parmesan

Name: Chicken with Basil and Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 680 g Chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless; 60 g Flour; 85 g Butter; 25 g Basil, fresh; 15 g Red wine vinegar; 60 g Parmesan cheese; 12 g Sugar; 120 g Milk; 5 g Salt; 2 g Black pepper

Chicken with Basil and Parmesan · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

Tender chicken breasts are pan browned in butter, then topped with a savory basil and Parmesan sauce that is lightly tangy and creamy, creating a comforting yet elegant dish with fresh herbal aroma.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 420
Difficulty: easy

Italian American Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

680 gChicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
60 gFlour
85 gButter
25 gBasil, fresh
15 gRed wine vinegar
60 gParmesan cheese
12 gSugar
120 gMilk
5 gSalt
2 gBlack pepper

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, meat mallet, mixing bowl, plate, serving spoon, skillet, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep chicken
Gather all ingredients and tools, then flatten the chicken breast halves evenly and set up a plate with the flour, salt, and pepper for dredging. · 5 min
What to look for: evenly dusted surface
Heat butter
Heat the butter in a 30 cm skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming but not browned. · 2 min
What to look for: butter foaming
Cook chicken
Dredge the chicken breast halves in the flour, then add them to the skillet and cook over medium heat, turning once, until browned. · 8 min
When it is done: Chicken is done when juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 74°C.
Remove chicken
Transfer the cooked chicken breast halves from the skillet to a plate and keep them warm. · 2 min
What to look for: juices visible on surface
Mix sauce base
Chop the fresh basil, then mix it with the milk, red wine vinegar, sugar, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. · 3 min
What to look for: well blended sauce
Cook sauce
Add the basil mixture to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, until slightly thickened, adding a small amount of flour if needed. · 3 min
What to look for: sauce slightly thickened
Serve dish
Place the chicken breast halves on plates and spoon the warm basil Parmesan sauce over the top before serving. · 1 min
What to look for: sauce coating chicken

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	420
Protein	38 g
Carbohydrates	12 g
of which sugars	3 g
Fat	24 g
of which saturated	14 g
Fibre	1 g
Sodium	620 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: milk, gluten

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Chicken breast halves

Turkey breast cutlets: Cook slightly shorter to avoid dryness

Flour

Gluten free all purpose flour: May thicken sauce slightly faster

Butter

Olive oil: Adds fruitier flavor and lowers saturated fat

Basil

Parsley: Results in milder herbal flavor

Red wine vinegar

White wine vinegar: Slightly less sweet than red wine vinegar

Parmesan cheese

Pecorino Romano: Saltier, reduce added salt