Description
Crispy chicken with creamy pasta delivers a perfect harmony of textures and flavors that dance on your palate. Rich parmesan sauce and golden-brown chicken create a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 lb pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Coating/Seasoning:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Cooking Essentials:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 2 eggs (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting the breasts dry with paper towels, ensuring a clean surface for seasoning.
- Create a robust coating mixture by combining flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a wide, shallow dish.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl to create a smooth egg wash for dredging the chicken.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg wash, then thoroughly coat with the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and appears hot, approximately 375°F.
- Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot oil, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and let rest on a wire rack to maintain crispiness while preserving the crunchy exterior.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, creating a flavor base for the pasta.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- Drain pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Return pasta to the skillet, adding heavy cream and stirring to create a silky sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese into the pasta, stirring until melted and fully incorporated.
- Slice the crispy chicken and arrange over the creamy pasta.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and herbal freshness.
- Serve immediately while the chicken remains crisp and the pasta is warm and creamy.
Notes
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry to ensure maximum coating adherence and achieve a perfectly crispy exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches exact 165°F for safe yet juicy results without overcooking.
- Add cayenne or red pepper flakes to flour mixture for those craving extra spice and depth of flavor.
- Reserve pasta water as a secret weapon to adjust sauce consistency, creating a smoother, more silky texture.
- Allow chicken to rest on wire rack instead of paper towels to prevent soggy bottoms and maintain crunchiness.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like turkey breast or plant-based cutlets for dietary flexibility.
- Toast parmesan cheese briefly in skillet before adding to pasta for enhanced nutty, caramelized undertones.
- Consider gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities without compromising crispy chicken coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg