Description
A delicious and easy-to-make pesto pasta dish with crispy parmesan-crusted chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Dip chicken in beaten egg, then coat with a mix of parmesan and breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Toss cooked pasta with pesto. Slice chicken and serve on top.
Notes
- Use fresh basil pesto for best flavor.
- Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg