Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken
Enjoy bold flavors with Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken—an easy meal that’s perfect for family dinners. Try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
- 12 oz pasta (such as spaghetti or penne)
- ½ cup homemade or store-bought basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Extra Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast thoroughly in the mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine drained pasta with pesto and lemon juice; add reserved water if needed for consistency.
- Slice chicken and serve atop the pesto pasta, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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