Garlic Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Garlic chicken parmesan pasta is a dish that offers the richness of creamy garlic parmesan sauce with the irresistible crunch of golden panko crusted chicken. This creamy pasta is served in a garlicky parmesan sauce that is cozy and comforting, and that's not all – we've paired it with chicken that's just the right combo of juicy and crispy in every bite.
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Ingredients
For the chicken:
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoons dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt + 1 pinch
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- 2 boneless (skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1″ thickness)
For the pasta:
- 1 pound fettuccine
- ¼ cup butter
- 3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup half and half
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ tsp mustard powder
Instructions
For the chicken:
- Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken to a 1 inch thickness.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg with 1 – 2 tablespoons of water. In a separate bowl, mix together the Panko, garlic, parsley, and salt & pepper.
- Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, followed by the breading mixture until completely coated on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Transfer breaded chicken to the hot skillet.
- Fry the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
- Remove from heat and allow chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
For the pasta:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al denté. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, or about 30 seconds.
- Whisk in flour to make a roux, then slowly whisk in chicken broth and half & half.
- Stir in cheese, parsley and mustard powder. Simmer until sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally. Whisk in a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve with sliced panko chicken and additional parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 441kcal Carbohydrates: 48g Protein: 26g Fat: 16g Saturated Fat: 8g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0.3g Cholesterol: 134mg Sodium: 505mg Potassium: 420mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 419IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 174mg Iron: 2mg