Description
This restaurant-quality meal features crispy parmesan-crusted chicken served over al dente fettuccine, all tossed in a silky, citrus-infused cream sauce. Combining the brightness of fresh lemon with the richness of garlic and parmesan, this elegant pasta dish offers a satisfying balance of flavors and textures in under thirty minutes. It is the perfect cozy, family-friendly dinner for busy weeknights when you want something sophisticated yet comforting.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breasts, pounded into 4 thin cutlets
Salt and pepper to taste
0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese + extra for serving
1 large egg, well beaten
0.5 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
0.5 cup vegetable stock
0.5 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
Dip each chicken cutlet into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with panko and parmesan crumbs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through; set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable stock and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
Reduce heat, stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, and simmer until slightly thickened.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
Serve by topping the creamy pasta with the crispy chicken cutlets and additional parmesan cheese.
Notes
You can add fresh parsley as a garnish or incorporate sautéed spinach into the cream sauce for extra nutrients. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with approx 1.5 cups pasta
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg