Pan Fried Chicken and Ham with Penne Pasta Recipe

Name: Pan Fried Chicken and Ham with Penne Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pieces Skinned And Boneless Chicken Breast; 1 teaspoon Salt Or Onion Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/4 cups Oat Flour (or All-purpose Flour); 1 whole Egg; 1/2 cups Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs; 1/4 cups Ground Flaxseed Meal (optional); 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 8 slices (thin) Smoked Deli Ham (about 1/4 Lb.); 4 slices Mozzarella Or Cheddar Cheese; 6 whole Roma Tomatoes, Chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; For Garlic-herb Pasta; 1 pound Hot Cooked Penne Pasta; 1/4 cups Butter; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; ⅓ cups Fresh Basil; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley; 1/4 teaspoons Salt

Servings: persons

4 pieces Skinned And Boneless Chicken Breast
1 teaspoon Salt Or Onion Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/4 cups Oat Flour (or All-purpose Flour)
1 whole Egg
1/2 cups Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
1/4 cups Ground Flaxseed Meal (optional)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
8 slices (thin) Smoked Deli Ham (about 1/4 Lb.)
4 slices Mozzarella Or Cheddar Cheese
6 whole Roma Tomatoes, Chopped
1 clove Garlic, Minced
For Garlic-herb Pasta
1 pound Hot Cooked Penne Pasta
1/4 cups Butter
1 clove Garlic, Minced
⅓ cups Fresh Basil
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley
1/4 teaspoons Salt

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Flatten chicken pieces with mallet to uniform thickness.
3
Sprinkle chicken with onion salt and pepper.
4
Mix breadcrumbs and flax meal, if using.
5
Whisk together egg and 2 tablespoons water.
6
Dredge chicken in flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in breadcrumbs, shaking off excess.
7
Cook chicken in hot oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden.
8
Top chicken with ham and cheese.
9
Bake chicken in skillet for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and chicken cooked through.
10
Sautee tomatoes with about a clove of garlic, minced.
11
Serve chicken over garlic-herb penne pasta and top with sauteed tomatoes.
12
Garnish with fresh basil and parsley, if desired.
13
For garlic-herb penne pasta: Cook 1 lb.
14
of penne pasta according to package directions, drain.
15
Toss with 1/4 cup butter and one garlic clove, minced; 1/3 cup fresh basil, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
16
Serving suggestion: Its delicious with fresh spinach lightly sauteed in olive oil and garlic.

1160

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pieces Skinned And Boneless Chicken Breast, 1 teaspoon Salt Or Onion Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper, 1/4 cups Oat Flour (or All-purpose Flour), and more.

Yes, Pan Fried Chicken and Ham with Penne Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pan Fried Chicken and Ham with Penne Pasta

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