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Crispy Chicken with Creamy Italian Sauce

Crispy breaded chicken served over bowtie pasta with a rich, creamy Italian-style sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large chicken breasts about 2 1/2 pounds, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness and halved (makes 6 pieces)
  • 4 cups corn flakes crushed into crumbs
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil for frying
  • 12 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle) cooked according to package directions
  • 8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese 1 container
  • 1 package dry Italian seasoning mix
  • 21 ounces cream of chicken soup two 10.5-ounce cans
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large Pot
  • food processor or resealable bag and rolling pin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tongs
  • cutting board and meat mallet

Method
 

  1. Cook the bowtie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  2. Crush the corn flakes into fine crumbs using a food processor or place them in a resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin; transfer to a shallow dish.
  3. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the flour and salt. Pour the milk into another shallow bowl for dredging.
  4. Pound each chicken breast to about 1/2-inch thickness, then cut each breast in half to make six pieces.
  5. Dredge each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in milk, and press into the crushed corn flakes to coat evenly.
  6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Reduce heat to medium, cover the pan, and cook another 8–10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Remove chicken and keep warm covered with foil.
  8. In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, chive and onion cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, dry Italian seasoning, and heavy cream; whisk to combine.
  9. Cook the sauce over medium-high heat, stirring, until warmed through and bubbly and slightly thickened.
  10. Slice the cooked chicken into strips, toss the bowtie pasta with the creamy sauce, and serve topped with the sliced crispy chicken.

Notes

  • Crush corn flakes finely for the best crisp coating.
  • Pounding chicken to uniform thickness ensures even cooking.
  • Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken is 165°F inside.
  • Reserve pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.