🍴 Crispy Chicken with Creamy Pasta 🧀

📢 Dive into a weeknight wonder that's perfect for the family table—quick, delicious, and sure to impress!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine work great)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for pasta)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for chicken)
- Olive oil for frying

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by mixing breadcrumbs, ½ cup grated Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Dip each chicken breast in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Set aside when done.
4. Cook pasta as per the package instructions, then drain.
5. In another pan, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
6. Add heavy cream to the garlic, bring to a simmer, then mix in ½ cup grated Parmesan until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce, ensuring it's well coated.
8. Plate the pasta, top with crispy chicken, and garnish with fresh parsley.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: Approximately 600 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Protein: 36g
- Fat: 29g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra crispy chicken coating, let the breaded chicken sit for 10 minutes before frying.
- If the pasta sauce thickens too much, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it.

⏳ Preparation time 🕒
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 4