Creamy Red Sauce Pasta with Crispy Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (Thinly sliced)
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs (Beaten)
• salt (To taste, for chicken and pasta)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For chicken)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For chicken)
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (For chicken)
• 1.5 cups boiled pasta (Pasta of choice; cooked al dente)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup mixed bell peppers (Diced)
• 1 onion (Small, diced)
• 5 fresh garlic (Cloves, minced; source specifies 5–6 cloves)
• 1 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
• 0.75 cup mozzarella cheese (Shredded)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For pasta sauce)
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (For pasta sauce)
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp black pepper (For pasta sauce)
• 1 cup reserved pasta water (Reserved from cooking the pasta)
• 2 tbsp oil (For cooking and frying)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the thinly sliced chicken breast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.

2. 2

   Dip the seasoned chicken into the beaten eggs, ensuring each piece is completely covered.

3. 3

   Coat the egg-covered chicken in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere.

4. 4

   Heat the cooking oil and fry the coated chicken until golden brown and crispy.

5. 5

   Cook the pasta al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.

6. 6

   Heat the oil in a pan.

7. 7

   Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until tender.

8. 8

   Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

9. 9

   Stir in the heavy whipping cream, pasta garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and red chili flakes.

10. 10

    Add the diced mixed bell peppers.

11. 11

    Add the cooked pasta, sauce, and reserved pasta water. Let the mixture simmer until the sauce thickens.

12. 12

    Add the shredded mozzarella and mix until it melts. Serve the pasta warm.

13. 13

    Slice the crispy fried chicken.

14. 14

    Serve the sliced chicken over the creamy red sauce pasta.

Notes

The source does not specify the oil temperature, frying time, pasta cooking time, or exact simmering time; cook by the stated visual cues. The source lists 2 tablespoons of oil for cooking and separately says to fry the chicken in hot oil.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• crispy chicken
• Cajun
• fried
• stovetop
• comfort food