Learn how to make crispy chicken with creamy pasta, a mouthwatering combination of golden-fried chicken and rich, cheesy pasta sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Crispy Chicken with Creamy Pasta
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken:
2 chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
Oil for frying
For the Creamy Pasta:
250g pasta (penne or fettuccine)
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Set up a dredging station:
Bowl 1: Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Bowl 2: Whisk eggs until smooth.
Bowl 3: Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Cook the Pasta:
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Make the Creamy Sauce:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine:
- Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Slice the crispy chicken and serve it over the creamy pasta.
- Garnish:
Sprinkle fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese on top.
This dish offers the perfect balance of crispy chicken and rich, creamy pasta. Enjoy!
