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