Basil-Lemon Chicken

Name: Basil-Lemon Chicken
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; Hot cooked angel hair pasta

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Hot cooked angel hair pasta

Directions

1

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan.
2

Add wine and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook 2-3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
3

Stir in cream, basil and thyme. Add chicken; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with pasta.