Description
Creamy parmesan chicken pasta blends Italian culinary tradition with comforting home cooking. Rich flavors and tender chicken make this dish a delightful meal for dinner guests and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Pasta and Sauce:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken breasts to uniform thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring even seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Create a crispy coating by dredging chicken first in flour, then dipping into beaten egg, and finally coating with a blend of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature (around 350°F), carefully frying chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown, crisp exterior.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until aromatic, releasing its intense flavor.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, allowing the mixture to simmer and reduce for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated.
- Slice crispy chicken diagonally and arrange atop the pasta.
- Finish the dish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken by pounding evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness and lighter texture compared to traditional breadcrumbs.
- Toast breadcrumbs with Parmesan beforehand to enhance nutty flavor and create a more golden crust.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or cornstarch and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 865 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg