Description
Mouthwatering crispy chicken with creamy pasta combines Italian culinary traditions with comforting textures. Parmesan-crusted chicken nestles atop silky noodles, inviting diners to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Sauce and Pasta Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta following package guidelines, then drain and reserve in a separate bowl.
- Generously coat chicken pieces with a blend of salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then thoroughly dust with flour for a crisp exterior.
- Warm a combination of oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully place floured chicken into the skillet, cooking until each side develops a rich, golden-brown crust and reaches complete internal doneness, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest momentarily while maintaining its warmth.
- Reduce skillet heat and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and releasing its aromatic essence.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, introducing Italian seasoning and allowing the mixture to develop a smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and achieves a velvety texture.
- Add reserved pasta to the creamy sauce, gently tossing to ensure each strand is elegantly coated.
- Slice the crispy chicken into appealing strips and delicately arrange over the creamy pasta.
- Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley as a vibrant garnish to enhance visual appeal and add a subtle herbaceous note.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to achieve maximum crispiness and better flour adherence.
- For gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch for coating.
- Consider using low-fat cream or half-and-half to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1075 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 75 g
- Saturated Fat: 33 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 38 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg