Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crispy Chicken with Creamy Pasta recipe. Tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust, served atop a bed of creamy fettuccine Alfredo-style pasta. A delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Crispy Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Creamy Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and a breadcrumb mixture. Dredge chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook breaded chicken in olive oil and butter until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add cream and broth. Simmer and stir in cheeses, basil, and parsley until smooth.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until coated. Serve with crispy chicken on top and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for added flavor before breading.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Pair dish with a green salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with pasta
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
