Description
This Creamy Crunchy Chicken Pasta is a delightful blend of crispy chicken, rich creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a comforting dish that’s sure to please the entire family, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 1–2 cups oil for frying
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the pasta and sauce:
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 1/2 green pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 box of your favorite pasta (linguine or cavatappi)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oil: Preheat oil in a large saucepan.
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip in egg batter and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Fry Chicken: Shallow fry chicken on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side. Finish cooking in the oven while working on the sauce.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add diced peppers and garlic, and sauté until softened. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer. Add Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook Pasta: Toss in cooked pasta (al dente) into the sauce and simmer on low.
- Assemble: Add cooked chicken, cut into strips, on top of pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning or add some red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Frying, Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg