Cream Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pat dry the chicken breasts and season them with avocado oil, garlic and herb seasoning, all-purpose seasoning, and smoked paprika for color.
  2. 2Set up three stations: flour, egg wash, and panko breadcrumbs.
  3. 3Coat the chicken in flour, then egg wash, and finally in panko breadcrumbs, ensuring full coverage.
  4. 4In a large skillet over medium heat, melt some butter.
  5. 5Add onions, garlic paste, and Italian herb paste to the skillet and sauté.
  6. 6Pour in heavy cream to create the cream sauce base and reduce the heat to low to let it reduce.
  7. 7In another skillet, add about a half an inch of avocado oil over medium heat.
  8. 8Place the coated chicken breasts into the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. 9Remove the cooked chicken and set it aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  10. 10Return to the cream sauce, and once it has boiled and reduced to a simmer, thicken it with grated Parmesan cheese.
  11. 11Add a few tablespoons of pesto to the sauce and mix until well combined.
  12. 12Stir in freshly chopped parsley and garlic and herb seasoning.
  13. 13Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for freshness.
  14. 14Bring water to a boil in a pot, season with salt, and add fusilli pasta.
  15. 15While the pasta is boiling, slice the cooked chicken.
  16. 16Strain the pasta when it's just short of al dente and add it directly to the cream pesto sauce, mixing well to coat all the pasta.
  17. 17Plate the creamy pesto pasta, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle with more cream sauce.
  18. 18Garnish with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.

Ingredients

  • 5 pieces Chicken breast
  • ounces Avocado oil
  • teaspoons Garlic and herb seasoning
  • teaspoons All-purpose seasoning
  • teaspoons Smoked paprika
  • cups Flour
  • cups Egg wash
  • cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • tablespoons Butter
  • cups Onions
  • tablespoons Garlic paste
  • tablespoons Italian herb paste
  • cups Heavy cream
  • cups Parmesan cheese
  • tablespoons Pesto
  • sprigs Freshly chopped parsley
  • teaspoons Lemon juice
  • cups Water
  • teaspoons Salt
  • grams Fusilli pasta

Equipment

Cutting boardSkilletTongsPlatesStrainerSaucepanKnifeGrater

Tips

  • Ensure each part of the chicken breading process is necessary as each layer helps the next to stick.
  • Cook chicken until it has a nice golden brown crust and is completely cooked through.