🍴 Crispy Chicken with Creamy Pasta 🍴 📢 A delectable weeknight savior, perfect for busy families craving a touch of gourmet at dinner! 🍽️ 🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️ For the Creamy Pasta: - 1 cup heavy cream - 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine work great) - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 2 tbsp butter - Salt and pepper to taste - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese - Fresh parsley for garnish For the Crispy Chicken: - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese - 2 eggs, beaten - 1 tsp paprika - 1 cup breadcrumbs - 1 tsp garlic powder - Salt and pepper to taste - Olive oil for frying 🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳 1. **Prep the Chicken:** Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Beat the eggs in one bowl. In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika. 2. **Coat the Chicken:** Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then thoroughly coat with the breadcrumb mixture. 3. **Fry the Chicken:** In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until golden and fully cooked. Set aside and keep warm. 4. **Cook the Pasta:** Follow the package instructions to cook the pasta. Drain and set aside. 5. **Make the Creamy Sauce:** Using the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add heavy cream and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens. 6. **Combine and Serve:** Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until evenly coated. Plate the pasta, top with crispy chicken, and garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. 🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎 - Calories: 890 per serving - Carbohydrates: 68g - Proteins: 55g - Fats: 45g 💡 Tips and Tricks 💡 - For an extra crispy chicken coating, allow the coated chicken to sit for 5-10 minutes before frying. - If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water to adjust the consistency. ⏳ Preparation Time ⏳ Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 25 minutes | Serving: 4