Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine Recipe
Fettuccine pasta with chicken parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Sauce
Topping
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt once boiling.
- 2
Cook the Fettuccine
Add fettuccine pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside. Reserve a cup of pasta water for later use.
Preparing the Chicken
- 4
Season the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 5
Dredge the Chicken
Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- 6
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 7
- 8
Add Marinara Sauce
Pour in marinara sauce, and add dried oregano and dried basil. Stir and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
Combining Everything
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine to the sauce and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 10
Add Chicken and Cheese
Slice the cooked chicken breasts and place them over the pasta. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- 11
Melt the Cheese
Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt over low heat for about 2-3 minutes.
