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Chicken Parmesan Pasta with Hidden Veggies
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Chicken Parmesan Pasta with Hidden Veggies
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Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
2
Set up three dishes: one with flour seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; one with scrambled eggs; and one with breadcrumbs.
3
Dredge chicken breasts in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
4
Heat canola oil in a pan and fry chicken until crispy and golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
5
In another pan, heat olive oil and add diced onion, celery, and carrot. Cook until tender.
6
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook until darkened.
7
Add tomato sauce and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil.
8
Simmer sauce for a few minutes, then transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth.
9
Return sauce to the pan, taste, and adjust seasoning. Spoon over fried chicken and top with mozzarella.
10
Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
11
Toss cooked pasta in remaining sauce with a splash of pasta water. Plate with crispy chicken and top with Parmesan.
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Tom Bradley
5
I thought it was great and easy to make. But my daughter still found the vegetables… Will definitely make again!
Nov 16, 2025
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pound Chicken Evenly 🔨Use a meat mallet to pound chicken breasts to uniform ¼-inch thickness, ensuring even cooking and preventing dry spots while maximizing the crispy breaded surface area.
- Blend Vegetables Smooth 🥕Roast your soffritto (carrot, celery, onion) for 10 minutes before simmering with tomato sauce, then blend until completely smooth for a rich, velvety sauce that hides vegetables seamlessly.
- Reserve Starchy Pasta Water 💧Save 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining, then use it to loosen your tomato sauce and create an emulsion that coats the pasta perfectly without making it heavy.
- Double-Dredge for Extra Crunch 🍗After coating chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, refrigerate for 30 minutes, then dip back into egg and breadcrumbs again for an ultra-crispy, golden crust that stays crunchy even under melted cheese.
- Broil Until Just Bubbly 🔥Watch the broiler carefully and remove when cheese is golden and bubbling at the edges (2-3 minutes)—overcooking will make the crust soggy and the chicken rubbery.
Recipe Facts
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Low Sugar
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