Description
Indulge in a delightful combination of crispy chicken and creamy pasta with this easy-to-follow recipe. The golden-brown, perfectly cooked chicken pairs beautifully with the rich and velvety sauce coating the pasta for a satisfying and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated mozzarella or Asiago cheese
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture. Cook until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add cream, broth, and cheeses. Simmer until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta in sauce, serve topped with chicken, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Enhance the sauce with red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Slice chicken before serving for easier eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with pasta
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
