Name: Crispy Chicken with Creamy Pasta: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg (beaten); 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended); ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp olive oil (for frying); 250 g pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice); 2 tbsp butter; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 200 ml heavy cream (30%); ½ cup chicken broth; ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated); ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg (beaten)
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

For the Creamy Pasta:

250 g pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
2 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves (minced)
200 ml heavy cream (30%)
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Dredge each piece in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
Cook the Pasta:
- Boil pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce:
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Combine & Serve:
- Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce. Slice the crispy chicken and place it on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.