Description
Indulge in this delightful recipe of Crispy Chicken with Creamy Pasta that combines perfectly cooked, golden-brown chicken with a rich, creamy pasta sauce. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- vegetable oil for pan-frying
For the pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls for flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixture. Dredge chicken, fry until golden brown.
- Make the pasta sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream, Parmesan, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer and toss with cooked pasta.
- Serve: Top creamy pasta with crispy sliced chicken. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter option, bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms to the pasta for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
