Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this crispy chicken and creamy pasta dish. Tender breaded chicken cutlets sit atop a bed of fettuccine coated in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, creating a satisfying and flavorful meal that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Cook in olive oil and butter until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Serve topped with crispy chicken cutlets. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Enhance the sauce with a splash of lemon juice or red pepper flakes for added zest.
- Substitute chicken thighs for a different twist on the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
