Description
Crispy chicken meets dreamy creamy pasta in this irresistible Italian-inspired comfort dish. Crunchy golden chicken and silky noodles promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breading and Seasoning:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Pasta and Sauce Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccine or your choice of pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare pasta al dente according to package guidelines, then drain and reserve.
- Butterfly chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets for even cooking.
- Create a seasoning blend using salt and freshly ground black pepper across both sides of chicken.
- Establish a three-stage breading station: spread flour in first dish, whisk eggs in second, and scatter breadcrumbs in third.
- Carefully dredge each chicken cutlet through flour, ensuring complete coverage and shaking off excess.
- Submerge floured chicken into beaten eggs, allowing complete egg coating.
- Roll egg-coated chicken through breadcrumbs, pressing gently to create a uniform, crisp exterior.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 350°F.
- Gently place breaded chicken into hot oil, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer crispy chicken to a wire rack to maintain crunchiness while preparing sauce.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and melt butter, adding minced garlic and sautéing until aromatic.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet, stirring in grated Parmesan and cracked black pepper.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Fold cooked pasta into creamy sauce, ensuring thorough coating.
- Plate pasta, top with crispy chicken, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Cut chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking and crispy texture throughout.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help breadcrumbs adhere better and create maximum crunchiness.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispy coating that stays crunchy even after sitting.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Allow sauce to simmer gently to prevent separation and achieve smooth, creamy consistency.
- Add a splash of white wine to sauce for deeper flavor complexity.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like pecorino or romano for unique taste profiles.
- Let chicken rest briefly after frying to maintain crisp exterior and seal in moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1050 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 70 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 60 g
- Cholesterol: 270 mg