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Romano Chicken with Lemon Garlic Pasta

A delicious and creamy Romano chicken served over a bed of lemon garlic pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Romano Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup grated Romano cheese plus extra for serving
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for frying
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
For the Lemon Garlic Pasta
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup pasta cooking water reserved

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat with Romano cheese.
  4. Cook the chicken in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add heavy cream and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Return chicken to the skillet to coat in the sauce.
Cook the Pasta
  1. In a pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  3. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the garlic. Stir to combine.
  4. Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water, and add to the garlic mixture. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
Serve
  1. Plate the lemon garlic pasta and top with Romano chicken and sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and additional Romano cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a lighter version, you can use chicken thighs or substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.

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