Parmigiana Thighs With Creamy Noodles Recipes

CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH CREAMY LEMON GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat melt 2 Tablespoons butter. To make the chicken: Melt remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and flour. Dip the chicken in the butter and then coat in the bread crumb mixture and place in skillet.
• Cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes until the outside is crispy and the chicken is cooked throughout. (It shouldn't take too long because the chicken should be thin).
• Meanwhile cook the pasta according to package directions and drain. In a medium sized skillet add the heavy whipping cream, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk together and cook over medium high heat until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat and add the pasta to coat in the sauce.
• Serve the chicken with the pasta and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

QUICK AND EASY PARMESAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and return pasta to pot.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat; add cream and garlic cloves. Simmer until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard garlic cloves. Stir cream sauce into bow-tie pasta; season with black pepper. Add Parmesan cheese; toss until cheese melts.

CREAMY PARMESAN NOODLES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, parsley, basil and lemon-pepper. Stir in water; keep warm. , In a saucepan, saute garlic in remaining butter for 1 minute or until golden brown. , Place noodles in a serving bowl; top with garlic mixture. Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese; toss lightly. Spoon cream sauce over noodles and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Garnish with parsley if desired.

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
• Pour egg into a small shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken into egg, then into the bread crumbs. Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
• Pour 1/2 of the spaghetti sauce into a 7x11 inch baking dish. Place chicken over sauce, and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top and return to the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

PORK PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Place spaghetti sauce in a small saucepan; cook over low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cut tenderloin into eight slices; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Place egg substitute in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Dip pork slices in egg substitute, then roll in crumb mixture. , Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat is tender. Drain pasta; serve with spaghetti sauce and pork. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN THIGH PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels, set aside.
• Melt margarine in a large sillet on moderately high heat.
• Cook chicken a few pieces at a time, skin side down, for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Return all chicken to skillet, add onion and garlic, cover skillet and cook 5 minutes.
• Uncover skillet and push chicken to one side.
• Add frozen block of spinach to skillet and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and the basil.
• Cover skillet and simmer 15 minutes longer, separating the spinach with a fork as it cooks.
• Heat pasta sauce until warmed through and hold on low until ready to serve Meanwhile cook spaghetti, and drain.
• Uncover skillet and stir spinach toghether with onion and butter to mix thoroughly.
• Turn chicken skin side up and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Cover skillet and simmer 10 minutes longer or until chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked.
• Remove skillet from heat.
• Arrange drained spaghetti on a large platter.
• Pour heated spaghetti sauce over pasta and top with cooked spinach mixture.
• Arrange cheese-topped chicken thighs on top and serve immediately.