Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken
Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken is a delightful meal that brings together vibrant flavors and comforting textures in just 30 minutes. This dish features tender, breaded chicken breasts coated in crispy Parmesan, served over a bed of perfectly cooked pasta tossed with fresh basil pesto. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress family and friends, this recipe is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Customizable and easy to prepare, it allows you to add your favorite vegetables or swap out the pasta. Serve it up with a sprinkle of fresh basil and extra Parmesan for an irresistible finish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 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 breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- ½ cup basil pesto
- Olive oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In one bowl, mix breadcrumbs with garlic powder and onion powder; in another bowl, place the grated Parmesan.
- Coat chicken in breadcrumbs, then dip into Parmesan cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Toss the drained pasta with basil pesto and optional lemon juice.
- Slice crispy chicken and serve it over the pesto pasta, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg