Crispy Chicken with Creamy Pasta

 

Crispy Chicken with Creamy Pasta

Ingredients:

For the Crispy Chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crispiness)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons oil (for frying)

For the Creamy Pasta:

• 250g pasta (penne, fettuccine, or linguine)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ¼ cup chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta

• Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Crispy Chicken

• Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thin cutlets.
• In one bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
• In a second bowl, beat the egg.
• In a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
• Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
• Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Set aside.

3. Make the Creamy Pasta Sauce

• In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
• Pour in heavy cream and milk, stirring to combine.
• Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
• Toss in cooked pasta and mix well.

4. Serve & Enjoy

• Slice crispy chicken and place on top of the creamy pasta.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.

Would you like a spicy or cheesy variation?