Pesto Chicken Parm Pasta

Name: Pesto Chicken Parm Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.5 lb pasta; 2 chicken breasts; 1 cup all-purpose flour; Salt; Black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 2 eggs; 0.5 cup breadcrumbs; Canola oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1.5 cups pesto; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; More mozzarella cheese; Reserved pasta water

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This Pesto Chicken Parm Pasta takes a classic comfort dish and gives it a vibrant, herby twist. Crispy breaded chicken cutlets are topped with mozzarella and rich pesto, then broiled until bubbly. Meanwhile, a creamy pesto sauce made with garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella blankets al dente pasta. Tossed together with a bit of pasta water and extra cheese, this dish is a bold, cheesy, and basil-forward spin on a traditional chicken parm—easy to make and incredibly satisfying.

Pesto Chicken Parm Pasta

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Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
Step 2
Set up three dredging stations: seasoned flour (flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder), scrambled eggs, and breadcrumbs.
Step 3
Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
Step 4
Heat canola oil in a pan over medium heat and fry chicken until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
Step 5
In another pan, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Step 6
Stir in pesto and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Step 7
Add Parmesan and mozzarella to the sauce and stir until creamy.
Step 8
Top fried chicken with a spoonful of pesto sauce and mozzarella cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 9
Toss pasta into remaining sauce with a splash of pasta water and a bit more Parmesan.
Step 10
Serve the creamy pesto pasta with the crispy chicken on top. Enjoy!

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