Description
Homemade crispy parmesan chicken nestles atop silky lemon garlic pasta for an irresistible dinner experience. Italian-inspired flavors merge seamlessly, promising a meal that satisfies both comfort and gourmet cravings with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced in half
- 8 oz (226 g) pasta of choice (e.g., thin spaghetti)
- ½ cup (50 g) grated parmesan, plus additional for pasta
- ½ cup (60 g) Italian bread crumbs
- ¼ cup (30 g) flour
- 6 tbsps (85 g) butter, divided
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Butter Prep: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat to create a golden cooking surface.
- Coating Setup: Prepare two shallow dishes – one with melted butter, another with a mixture of bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and all-purpose flour.
- Chicken Breading: Dip chicken breasts in melted butter, then thoroughly coat with the seasoned bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure full coverage.
- Crispy Cooking: Fry the breaded chicken in the skillet, cooking each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crisp, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Pasta and Sauce Creation: Simultaneously cook pasta according to package instructions, then craft a creamy sauce by whisking heavy whipping cream, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate skillet.
- Sauce Finishing: Simmer the sauce over medium-high heat, stirring continuously until it thickens into a rich, velvety consistency.
- Final Assembly: Fold cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, plate as a base, top with the crispy parmesan chicken, and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Butter Browning Technique: Melt butter slowly over medium heat to create a golden, flavorful base that prevents burning and adds rich depth to the cooking surface.
- Breading Mastery: Press the bread crumb mixture gently but firmly onto the chicken to ensure a crispy, even coating that locks in moisture and creates a crunchy exterior.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches exactly 165°F (74°C), guaranteeing safe cooking while maintaining juicy, tender meat.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Whisk and stir the cream sauce continuously while simmering to prevent scorching and achieve a smooth, velvety texture that perfectly coats the pasta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg