Recipes

Creamy Chicken with Basil Preparation Time: about 12 minutes Servings: 4 Product Used: Chicken Breasts Ingredients 4 Maple Lodge Farms Chicken Breasts 1 tbsp (15 mL) each: butter and vegetable oil 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped shallots 1/3 cup (75 mL) dry white wine 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream (35%) 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil Salt and pepper, to taste

Description

Plump chicken breasts, smothered in a creamy basil and white wine sauce, is easy to prepare.

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the Maple Lodge Farms Chicken Breasts in butter and oil until lightly browned on both sides and no longer pink in the middle. Remove to a plate, cover with foil and keep warm.
2. Add shallots to skillet; cook until softened. Add wine and simmer for about 3 minutes or until reduced by half.
3. Add cream, basil, and chicken juices (from plate); cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Return chicken to skillet and heat through, but do not allow to boil. Serve immediately.