Quick Basil Tomato Pasta with Fried Chicken

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• 2 chicken breasts

Tenderize the chicken breast until they are 1/3 inch think

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• pepper (for sprinkling)
• flour (for coating)
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1½ tbsp smoked paprika powder
• 1 egg
• ½ tbsp salt
• breadcrumb (for coating)

prepare the chicken for frying by seasoning with salt and pepper, dredging in flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs

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• vegetable oil (for deep frying)

• deep fryer

fry chicken in vegetable oil on medium heat

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set chicken aside once done frying

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• ½ package penne

boil the pasta, make sure you are able to preserve pasta water for later

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• 4 cloves garlic

• saucepan
• whisk

begin preparing sauce! add garlic and olive oil to a sauce pan and toast garlic

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• 6 oz tomato paste
• ½ cup water
• 2 stalks basil
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil

add tomato paste, water, and some of the basil leaves into the pan and mix to combine

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• ⅔ cup heavy cream

• grater

add heavy cream to sauce pan and stir to combine, then heat the sauce to a simmer

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• ½ cup Parmesan cheese

add cheese to sauce!

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add your pasta and a bit of reserved pasta water to the sauce and toss

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• 2 leaves basil (for garnish)

slice your chicken, plate your pasta, garnish with basil leaves and CONSUME!

Enjoy your meal!