Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine with a Crisp Green Salad

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mrsbakerskitchen178.072 months ago4 min read

Classic Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine with a Crisp Green Salad

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Italy with this Classic Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine and a refreshing green salad. This hearty dish features crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts smothered in savory marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, all served atop a bed of perfectly cooked fettuccine. Paired with a light and tangy salad, it's a satisfying meal that will delight every palate.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Parmesan:
🐔 4 chicken breast cutlets
🧄 1 tablespoon garlic powder
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🌿 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🧂 1 teaspoon pepper
🍞 1 cup Italian-style crispy bread crumbs
🥚 2 eggs
🥛 1 cup flour
🧀 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
🍅 2 cups marinara sauce

For the Fettuccine:
🍝 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
🍃 1 bay leaf

For the Salad:
🥗 4 cups salad mix
🥒 1 cucumber, sliced
🍅 1 tomato, diced
🧅 1/2 red onion, diced
🍇 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar of Modena

Instructions

1- Prepare the Salad:

In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of salad mix, 1 sliced cucumber, 1 diced tomato, and 1/2 diced red onion.
Toss the ingredients together using tongs and set aside.

2- Season the Chicken:

Spread 4 chicken breast cutlets on a plate.
Evenly season with 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper.

3- Prepare Breading Mix:

In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of Italian-style crispy bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Mix well.

4- Coat the Chicken:

In a separate bowl, crack 2 eggs and beat them.
Coat each chicken cutlet first in the flour mixture, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally, cover with the breadcrumb mixture.

5- Fry the Chicken:

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat.
Fry the breaded chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.

6- Prepare the Marinara Sauce:

In a saucepan over low heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and minced garlic.
Stir in 2 cups of marinara sauce, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and 1 bay leaf. Simmer gently.

7- Cook the Pasta:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 8 ounces of fettuccine according to package instructions.
Drain and mix with marinara sauce.

8- Assemble the Dish:

Preheat the broiler.
Place the fried chicken in a baking dish, top each piece with marinara sauce, and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9- Serve:

Plate the fettuccine and sauce, top with chicken Parmesan.
Serve alongside the green salad drizzled with 2 tablespoons of aged balsamic vinegar.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 690
Proteins: 43g
Fats: 29g
Carbohydrates: 62g
Equipment: Cast iron pan, saucepan, baking dish, large pot for pasta.