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Crispy Romano-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Tomato-Pasta

Crispy Romano-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Tomato-Pasta Bliss

Indulge in Crispy Romano-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Tomato-Pasta, an Italian-American comfort food that's easy to prepare and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts Pounded to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • 1.5 cups Pecorino Romano Cheese Finely grated.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Plain or panko.
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Large Eggs Beaten.
For the Pasta & Sauce
  • 12 oz Spaghetti Cooked al dente.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cup Tomato Purée
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
For Garnish
  • 0.25 cups Fresh Parsley Finely chopped.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Shallow Bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness and season with salt.
  2. Dredging Station: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and the mixture of cheese and breadcrumbs.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown.
  4. Make Sauce: In the same skillet, add pasta water, heavy cream, and tomato purée, simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Plate: Toss spaghetti in the creamy tomato sauce, place chicken on top, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 500mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pat chicken dry before dredging, and allow to rest after coating for better adhesion.

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