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Chicken Romano With Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce Pasta

Savory Chicken Romano With Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce Pasta

Chicken Romano with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce Pasta is a family-friendly, comforting Italian dish that's quick and satisfying.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Cutlets
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Pound thin for maximum crispiness.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Romano Cheese Can substitute with Parmesan.
  • 2 pieces Eggs Beaten.
  • 1 cup Italian-Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs Substitute with regular breadcrumbs if needed.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil For frying.
For the Pasta and Sauce
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta Can swap with linguine or angel hair.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice recommended.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 4 tablespoons Cold Butter Keep it cold for best results.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Dairy-free cream can be a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot
  • Multiple mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by pounding the chicken breasts to about 1/2-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up a dredging station with bowls of grated Romano cheese, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and flour. Coat chicken cutlets in the order of cheese, egg, and breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook coated chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Keep warm in the oven.
  4. Cook penne pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
  5. In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add lemon juice, cold butter, and heavy cream, then stir in reserved pasta water and lemon zest.
  6. Toss pasta in the lemon garlic butter sauce and top with the chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound chicken evenly for optimal crispiness and avoid overcrowding the skillet during frying.

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