Description
Crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken served over rotini pasta coated in a creamy lemon garlic sauce. A comforting, zesty, and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts (sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (optional for keeping chicken warm). Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Dredge chicken in breadcrumb-Parmesan mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and add to the sauce. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Slice the chicken and return to skillet or plate on top of the pasta. Garnish with parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon.
- Serve hot with additional Parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and crispiness.
- Reserve pasta water in case the sauce needs thinning.
- Zest lemon before juicing to make it easier.
- Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or a vegetarian protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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