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Creamy Lemon Pasta with Chicken Cutlet

If you're craving something comforting yet fresh, this Lemon Pasta and Chicken Cutlet recipe is the perfect combo. The creamy, citrusy pasta pairs beautifully with golden, pan-fried chicken cutlets for a dish that feels both indulgent and light. It’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but impressive enough to serve to guests. Let’s dive in and make a meal that’s bursting with flavor and texture!

Prep

15m

Cook

20m

Total

35m

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition

Turn cooking mode on

Prepare the Chicken Cutlets

1.

Set up three stations: flour on a plate, beaten egg in a bowl, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper on another plate.

2.

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

3.

Dredge each cutlet in flour, then dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs. Press firmly to coat evenly.

4.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.

5.

Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Make the Lemon Pasta

1.

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.

2.

In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.

3.

Add pinch of flour and stir

4.

Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

5.

Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and cream. Simmer 1–2 minutes.

6.

Add Parmesan and cooked pasta. Toss to coat evenly. Add a bit of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.

7.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve

1.

Plate the creamy lemon pasta and top with sliced chicken cutlets.

2.

Garnish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan or lemon zest if desired.

For

2

M

I

For the Chicken Cutlets:

1

Boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced in half lengthwise to make 2 thin cutlets

1/2

cup

All-purpose flour

1

Large egg

1/2

cup

Breadcrumbs, Italian-style or panko

1/4

cup

Grated Parmesan cheese

Salt

Black pepper

1/2

tsp

Garlic powder

1/4

tsp

Paprika, optional

Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Lemon Pasta:

4

oz

Spaghetti or linguine

2

tbsp

Butter

1–2

cloves

Garlic, minced

1

pinch

Flour

Zest of 1/2 lemon

Juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon, to taste

1/4

cup

Heavy cream

2

tbsp

Grated Parmesan cheese

Salt

Black pepper

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

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Per Serving

Calories

450kcal

Fat

20.5g

Carbs

45g

Protein

21g

Pairs With

Chardonnay

Italian Cooking Vibese

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Creamy Lemon Pasta with Chicken Cutlet

If you're craving something comforting yet fresh, this Lemon Pasta and Chicken Cutlet recipe is the perfect combo. The creamy, citrusy pasta pairs beautifully with golden, pan-fried chicken cutlets for a dish that feels both indulgent and light. It’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but impressive enough to serve to guests. Let’s dive in and make a meal that’s bursting with flavor and texture!

Prep

15m

Cook

20m

Total

35m

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition

Turn cooking mode on

Prepare the Chicken Cutlets

1.

Set up three stations: flour on a plate, beaten egg in a bowl, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper on another plate.

2.

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

3.

Dredge each cutlet in flour, then dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs. Press firmly to coat evenly.

4.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.

5.

Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Make the Lemon Pasta

1.

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.

2.

In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.

3.

Add pinch of flour and stir

4.

Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

5.

Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and cream. Simmer 1–2 minutes.

6.

Add Parmesan and cooked pasta. Toss to coat evenly. Add a bit of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.

7.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve

1.

Plate the creamy lemon pasta and top with sliced chicken cutlets.

2.

Garnish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan or lemon zest if desired.

For

2

M

I

For the Chicken Cutlets:

1

Boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced in half lengthwise to make 2 thin cutlets

1/2

cup

All-purpose flour

1

Large egg

1/2

cup

Breadcrumbs, Italian-style or panko

1/4

cup

Grated Parmesan cheese

Salt

Black pepper

1/2

tsp

Garlic powder

1/4

tsp

Paprika, optional

Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Lemon Pasta:

4

oz

Spaghetti or linguine

2

tbsp

Butter

1–2

cloves

Garlic, minced

1

pinch

Flour

Zest of 1/2 lemon

Juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon, to taste

1/4

cup

Heavy cream

2

tbsp

Grated Parmesan cheese

Salt

Black pepper

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

+ Add all to shopping list

Per Serving

Calories

450kcal

Fat

20.5g

Carbs

45g

Protein

21g

Pairs With

Chardonnay

Italian Cooking Vibese

Comments

Cancel