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May 13, 2025

This Pesto Chicken Parmesan Pasta puts a creamy, herbaceous twist on a classic comfort food. Crispy, golden-brown chicken cutlets are topped with melty mozzarella and a generous spoonful of basil pesto, then broiled to cheesy perfection. Meanwhile, tender pasta is tossed in a rich pesto cream sauce made with garlic, butter, and a mix of Parmesan and mozzarella. Finished with a touch of pasta water for ideal consistency, this dish brings together bold Italian flavors and creamy textures in every bite. It's indulgent, satisfying, and perfect for pesto lovers craving a hearty, elevated dinner.

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Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and set aside.

Set up dredging stations: one dish with flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; another with scrambled eggs; a third with breadcrumbs, all seasoned with salt and pepper.

Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan to 350°F. Fry chicken until golden and crispy on both sides. Remove and set aside.

In a separate pan, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in pesto and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Season sauce with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Reduce heat.

Add Parmesan and mozzarella to the sauce. Stir until melted and smooth. Add pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Top each fried chicken cutlet with a spoonful of pesto, then mozzarella and Parmesan. Broil until cheese is melted.

Toss cooked pasta in the remaining sauce, adding more Parmesan and pasta water as needed. Plate with the broiled chicken and enjoy.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Crispy Breading Technique 🍗
Use a three-stage breading process: first dredge chicken in seasoned flour, then egg wash, and finally coat with seasoned breadcrumbs for maximum crispiness.
Pesto Cream Sauce Emulsion 🥣
Slowly whisk the heavy cream and pesto together over low heat to prevent separation and create a smooth, silky sauce.
Pasta Water Magic 💧
Always reserve a cup of pasta water before draining - its starchy consistency helps bind the sauce and adds depth to the dish's overall creaminess.
Cheese Melting Perfection 🧀
Place chicken under the broiler for 1-2 minutes maximum when melting cheese to achieve a golden-brown top without burning.
Flavor Layering Technique 🌿
Toast breadcrumbs with a bit of garlic powder and olive oil before breading to add an extra dimension of flavor to the chicken.

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