Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Gather ingredients
- Slice red bell pepper
- Slice mushrooms
- Chop fresh basil
- Mince fresh garlic
- Add butter to pan and add in garlic, red bell peppers, mushrooms and saute`
- Once garlic, red bell peppers and mushrooms have softened, remove from heat and set aside
- In the same used to cook the vegetables, cook the chicken until golden brown and at temp
- Once chicken is cooked, add vegetables back to pan
- Add in the heavy whipping cream and fresh basil. Simmer until sauce thickens
- Serve over your favorite pasta (I really like it with angel hair or fettuccine) and enjoy
Notes
Recipe Notes & Tips for Creamy Chicken Primavera
- Slice the chicken breasts into evenly sized pieces so they cook quickly and stay tender throughout the dish.
- Fresh vegetables give the best flavor and texture. Red bell peppers and mushrooms add sweetness and richness that pair perfectly with the creamy sauce.
- Mince the garlic fresh rather than using jarred garlic for a brighter, more flavorful sauce.
- Let the mushrooms cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown slightly for deeper flavor.
- Heavy whipping cream creates the richest and smoothest sauce. For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half, though the sauce will be thinner.
- Stir the cream sauce gently over medium-low heat to prevent curdling or separating.
- Fresh basil added at the end gives the dish a fresh, vibrant finish and balances the richness of the cream.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth, milk, or pasta water to loosen it up.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with fettuccine, penne pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor and a more restaurant-style finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat slowly over low heat to keep the cream sauce smooth.
- For extra vegetables, try adding spinach, broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes.