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Crispy chicken basil pasta

Juicy crispy lemon pepper chicken served with creamy basil pasta. A simple dinner the whole family will love. Empty plates, guaranteed!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 478 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the basil pasta
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup fresh basil roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp dried herbs of your choice (basil, rosemary, sage, thyme or Herbs de Provence all work well)
  • 1 cup whipping or heavy cream
  • 1-2 tsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 500 g (1lb) pasta cooked
For the crispy chicken
  • 500 g (1lb) chicken breasts
  • 1 cup flour seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup grated parmesan

Instructions

Bread and cook the chicken
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  1. Halve the chicken breasts horizontally, creating two thin cutlets.
  2. In a shallow bowl, add the flour and season with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and in another bowl combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, lemon pepper and salt.
  3. Coat the chicken first in the flour, then in the egg and finally in the breadcrumbs. For a thicker coating, repeat the egg and breadcrumb step. 
  4. In a large pan set over medium-high heat heat a few centimeters/1 inch of vegetable oil.
  5. Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
  6. Remove and allow to drain on a wire rack set over a sheet pan. 
Make the sauce
  1. Melt the butter in a pan then add the onion. Cook until soft and translucent.
  2. Add the garlic, basil and dried herbs (if using) and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in the cream and allow to come to a simmer. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce covers the back of a spoon easily.
  4. Transfer sauce to a food processor or blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
  5. Pour the sauce back into the pan and add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and add cooked pasta then serve with the crispy chicken.

Nutrition Information

Calories 478kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 660mg (28%) Potassium 441mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 488IU (10%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 478

% Daily Value*

Calories 478kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 660mg 28%
Potassium 441mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 488IU 10%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.