Description
Crispy chicken meets creamy pasta in this irresistible culinary masterpiece that blends Italian comfort with crunchy textures. Delicate noodles and golden-brown chicken create a perfect harmony you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 egg
Coating and Seasonings:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Gently flatten chicken breasts to uniform thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring even cooking and tender texture.
- Create two separate preparation stations: whisk egg and milk in one bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in another.
- Dredge each chicken piece through egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then thoroughly coat with seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (375°F), cooking chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer crispy chicken to a wire rack, letting excess oil drain and maintaining crispiness while preparing pasta.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions, reserving ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until aromatic and lightly golden, approximately 1 minute.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, creating a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Incorporate cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Slice crispy chicken and arrange over creamy pasta, serving immediately for optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Flatten chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking and crispy exterior throughout.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for maximum crunch and golden-brown color on chicken coating.
- Adjust seasoning in breadcrumb mixture based on personal taste preferences, like adding dried herbs or red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Reserve pasta water is crucial for creating silky, perfectly textured sauce that clings beautifully to pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg