Crispy Chicken With Creamy Pasta Recipe
This Crispy Chicken with Creamy Pasta recipe combines golden, crunchy chicken with a luscious, creamy pasta sauce. A comforting, restaurant-quality meal made at home with simple ingredients!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried, Boiled
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss the pasta in the creamy sauce. Slice the crispy chicken and serve over the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 750 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg