Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
850 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian, American, Italian-American Fussion
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta features chicken cutlets with a golden, crunchy coating of Italian bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and flour, pan-cooked in butter for a crisp finish. The pasta complements the chicken with a creamy sauce blending heavy whipping cream, Parmesan, fresh lemon juice, and garlic powder, offering a smooth texture with subtle lemony brightness. Cooking the sauce until it thickens allows the flavors to meld nicely. Together, the components balance rich, buttery, and tangy notes alongside the crisp chicken crust. Garnishing with fresh parsley adds color and mild herbal flavor.
This dish works well as a filling dinner, serving both protein and pasta on one plate. The chicken and pasta can be plated side by side, making for an approachable home-cooked meal. The lemon and garlic flavors give the pasta a lively quality that cuts through the richness of the Parmesan crust and butter.
Using butter both to coat and cook the chicken ensures the crust crisps evenly without drying, and the sauce’s gentle simmer without boiling prevents curdling. Following the coating sequence exactly helps the breading adhere well to the cutlets for the best texture.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken cutlet
- 6 tablespoons butter divided
- ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- lemon juice of one
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- parsley chopped fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a shallow dish. In a separate dish mix the Italian bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and all-purpose flour.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip the chicken cutlets first in the melted butter dish, then in the breadcrumb dish, coating each cutlet well.
- Place the breaded chicken in the skillet and cook them for 3-4 minutes on each side until the outsides are crispy and the chicken is cooked.
Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain, and set aside.
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat add the heavy whipping cream, grated parmesan cheese, juice of one lemon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together and cook until the sauce starts to thicken. Remove the sauce from heat, add the pasta, and toss to coat.
- Serve the chicken with the pasta and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese to enhance the depth of flavor in both the chicken crust and pasta sauce.
- Ensure the chicken cutlets are patted dry before coating to help the breading stick properly.
- Adjust the lemon juice in the pasta sauce to taste, depending on desired brightness.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the chicken and creaminess of the pasta sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 850 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 850kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 209mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 1273mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1259IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 296mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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