Cheesy Ditalini & Crusted Chicken Parmesan
Cheesy Ditalini & Crusted Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
For the Crusted Chicken Parmesan
- 4 chicken cutlets, about 1 1/2 pounds total
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for frying
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Kinders brown butter garlic seasoning
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, whisked
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs, mixed with 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
For the Cheesy Ditalini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups ditalini pasta
- 12 fluid ounces chicken broth, or more, as needed to cover pasta
- 8 fluid ounces heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken cutlets: Place the chicken cutlets in a bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season generously with paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and Kinders brown butter garlic seasoning. Toss to ensure all cutlets are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Set up the breading station: Prepare three shallow dishes. In the first dish, place the all-purpose flour. In the second dish, whisk together the large egg and 1 tablespoon of water. In the third dish, combine the Italian bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Bread the chicken: Dredge each seasoned chicken cutlet thoroughly in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the floured chicken into the egg wash, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken cutlet completely in the Italian bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Fry the chicken: Heat about 1/2 inch of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Carefully place the breaded chicken cutlets into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). You may need to do this in batches. Remove the fried chicken to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Start the ditalini: In a separate large saucepan or pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ditalini pasta and stir for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Cook the ditalini: Pour in 12 fluid ounces of chicken broth, ensuring the pasta is covered. If not, add a little more broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Finish the cheesy ditalini: Once the pasta is soft, stir in the heavy cream and black pepper. Add the 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley. Stir all ingredients together until the pasta is coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Serve: Divide the cheesy ditalini among serving plates. Place a piece of crusted chicken Parmesan next to the ditalini on each plate. Garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Ditalini & Crusted Chicken Parmesan
For the Crusted Chicken Parmesan
- 4 chicken cutlets, about 1 1/2 pounds total
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for frying
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Kinders brown butter garlic seasoning
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, whisked
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs, mixed with 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
For the Cheesy Ditalini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups ditalini pasta
- 12 fluid ounces chicken broth, or more, as needed to cover pasta
- 8 fluid ounces heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken cutlets: Place the chicken cutlets in a bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season generously with paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and Kinders brown butter garlic seasoning. Toss to ensure all cutlets are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Set up the breading station: Prepare three shallow dishes. In the first dish, place the all-purpose flour. In the second dish, whisk together the large egg and 1 tablespoon of water. In the third dish, combine the Italian bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Bread the chicken: Dredge each seasoned chicken cutlet thoroughly in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the floured chicken into the egg wash, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken cutlet completely in the Italian bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Fry the chicken: Heat about 1/2 inch of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Carefully place the breaded chicken cutlets into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). You may need to do this in batches. Remove the fried chicken to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Start the ditalini: In a separate large saucepan or pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ditalini pasta and stir for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Cook the ditalini: Pour in 12 fluid ounces of chicken broth, ensuring the pasta is covered. If not, add a little more broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Finish the cheesy ditalini: Once the pasta is soft, stir in the heavy cream and black pepper. Add the 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley. Stir all ingredients together until the pasta is coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Serve: Divide the cheesy ditalini among serving plates. Place a piece of crusted chicken Parmesan next to the ditalini on each plate. Garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min