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Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken

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Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken is a delicious and satisfying meal featuring golden, crunchy chicken cutlets served over a bed of pesto-coated pasta. It’s a flavorful fusion of Italian-inspired comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
  • 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • Extra grated Parmesan and fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten egg, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in egg, then coat in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  6. Toss the cooked pasta with pesto and a bit of reserved pasta water until well coated and creamy.
  7. Serve pesto pasta on plates topped with crispy Parmesan chicken.
  8. Garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.

Notes

  • To make your own pesto, blend basil, garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts, and olive oil.
  • Chicken can be kept warm in a low oven while preparing the pasta.
  • For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs.

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