Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
Crispy, tender and juicy parmesan crusted chicken over the most incredible creamy lemon garlic pasta! This is a must make meal!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: American, Italian, Italian American
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4chicken cutlets about 1 pound chicken breasts sliced thin
6tablespoonsunsalted butterdivided
½cupItalian breadcrumbs
½cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
¼cupall-purpose flour
Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
8ouncesspaghettior other thin pasta
½cupheavy whipping cream
½cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
2-3teaspoonslemon zestthe zest of 1 lemon
2-3tablespoonsfresh lemon juicethe juice of 1 lemon
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
3-4tablespoonspasta watermore as needed
chopped fresh parsleyfor garnish
Instructions
Melt 4 tablespoons of the 6 tablespoons unsalted butter in a shallow dish. In a separate dish, mix ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs, ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, and ¼ cup all-purpose flour.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip 4 chicken cutlets first in the melted butter until fully coated, then in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the coating onto each cutlet until they are evenly coated.
Cook the chicken in the pre-heated skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until the outsides are crispy and the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove them from the skillet and place them on a wire rack to drain.
Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
Meanwhile, cook 8 ounces spaghetti according to the package directions. Reserve some of the pasta water before draining the pasta. Set aside.
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add ½ cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 2-3 teaspoons lemon zest, 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
Whisk the sauce ingredients together and cook until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk in 3-4 tablespoons pasta water to help the sauce loosen and smooth out, adding more 1 teaspoon at a time until the sauce is your desired consistency (but keep in mind it will thicken again as it sits.)
Remove the sauce from the heat and add the cooked pasta. Toss the pasta in the sauce until well coated, slice the chicken, and serve it on top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional lemon zest and parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
For more sauce, double the ingredients of the sauce and prepare according to the instructions.Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until heated through. I like to reserve some additional pasta water before I dump it, then add a tablespoon or two to the pasta when reheating it. This can help prevent the sauce from splitting when being reheated. Simply pour the additional pasta water over the pasta, heat it for about 60 seconds, then stir it together well to help the pasta water incorporate with the sauce.To reheat the chicken cutlets and keep the breading crispy, cook them in the air fryer at 375 degrees Fahreneheit for 3-5 minutes, until heated to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.I don’t recommend freezing this recipe, since the chicken will get soggy and the sauce is likely to split upon thawing and reheating after being frozen.