Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken
Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken is a vibrant and satisfying dish that beautifully blends the rich flavors of homemade basil pesto with the crunchy texture of golden-brown chicken. Perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. The tender chicken, coated in a savory Parmesan crust, pairs perfectly with al dente pasta tossed in aromatic pesto. This meal is sure to impress your loved ones while being easy enough for any home cook to master.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- ½ cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast generously in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry the coated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente and drain.
- Toss the drained pasta with basil pesto until well combined.
- Slice crispy chicken and serve it over the pesto pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg