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Chicken Parmesan with Rigatoni Pasta
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Chicken Parmesan with Rigatoni Pasta

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @cookingismydestiny7 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (thinly sliced or pounded)Meat600 g
  • chicken bouillon (cubes or teaspoons)Pantry2 pieces
  • garlic powder (teaspoons)Spices2 pieces
  • onion powder (teaspoons)Spices2 pieces
  • black pepper (teaspoon)Spices1 piece
  • Sazon seasoning (packets)Spices2 pieces
  • ranch seasoning (tablespoon)Spices1 piece
  • red pepper (teaspoon)Spices1 piece
  • paprika (teaspoon)Spices1 piece
  • Italian style bread crumbsPantry150 g
  • marinara saucePantry700 ml
  • sugar (teaspoon)Pantry1 piece
  • Italian style cheese (shredded)Dairy150 g
  • parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy60 g
  • egg (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • flour (seasoned with the chicken seasonings)Pantry100 g
  • rigatoni pastaGrains400 g
  • butterDairy40 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce4 pieces
  • shallot (finely chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • heavy creamDairy200 ml
  • Creole seasoning (teaspoon)Spices1 piece
  • oil (for frying)Pantry60 ml

per serving

Nutrition

823kcal

Carbs
85 g
Proteins
48 g
Fat
33 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Colander
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with chicken bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, Sazon, ranch seasoning, red pepper and paprika.
    Step 1

  2. Set up the breading station

    • Beat the eggs in one bowl.
    • Season the flour with the same seasonings used on the chicken.
    • Place the Italian bread crumbs in a third bowl.
    Step 2

  3. Bread the chicken

    • Coat each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, pressing so they adhere.
    Step 3

  4. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the oil in the cast iron skillet over medium heat.
    • Fry the breaded chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
    Step 4

  5. Season the marinara

    • Pour the marinara sauce into a pan and add sugar, Sazon, black pepper, red pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
    • Simmer to let the flavors meld.
    Step 5

  6. Cook the rigatoni

    • Boil the rigatoni in salted water seasoned with chicken bouillon until al dente.
    • Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
    Step 6

  7. Start the pasta sauce

    • Melt the butter in a pan and sauté the garlic and shallots until fragrant and soft.
    Step 7

  8. Build the creamy sauce

    • Add the marinara sauce and simmer.
    • Stir in the heavy cream, reserved pasta water, Sazon, black pepper, red pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and Creole seasoning.
    Step 8

  9. Finish the rigatoni

    • Toss the drained rigatoni into the creamy sauce until well coated.
    Step 9

  10. Assemble and melt the cheese

    • Top the fried chicken with marinara sauce, Italian style cheese and parmesan.
    • Melt the cheese under the broiler or in the skillet until bubbly.
    Step 10

  11. Serve

    • Plate the chicken parmesan alongside the creamy rigatoni pasta.
    Step 11
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