Basil Cream Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• tablespoon sbutter
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• cup heavy whipping cream
• (4 ounce) jarsliced pimento peppers, drained
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Place milk and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in the milk, then coat with breadcrumbs. In a skillet over medium heat, fry chicken in butter or margarine, on both sides, until the juices run clear. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
2. Add the broth to the skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the cream and pimentos; boil and stir for one minute. Reduce heat; add the Parmesan cheese, basil and black pepper. Simmer and stir until heated through. To serve, pour the sauce over the chicken.