This Chicken Tenderloins and Garlic Pasta Recipe is a favorite in our home. It’s quick & easy, perfect for busy weeknight dinners!
Chicken Tenderloins and Garlic Pasta Recipe
First, gather all of your ingredients so everything is handy as you prepare the dish.
Prepare one package of Angel Hair pasta according to package directions, and set aside to cool.
On some wax paper, spread out some flour to dredge the chicken in. Next to that, scramble some eggs in a bowl that is large enough to dip the chicken tenders in. Next to that, have a third bowl with your Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs mixed together.
Take the chicken and dredge it in the flour, then egg mixture, then flour again, then breadcrumbs, and set to the side until all tenderloins are covered.
Then add to the hot EVOO pan and cook on each side until done. *I like to cook mine slowly and thoroughly, so I turn the heat down to med-high and cook about 5-6 mins on each side. I think it makes it more tender and retains the flavor, and we don’t take any chances around here with under cooked chicken!*
While the chicken is cooking, take another sauce pan and add some EVOO and your minced garlic. When it is hot, add the pasta and stir until well coated with EVOO and garlic. *I actually prefer to make this with day old pasta, I think it cooks better. So, if we have spaghetti one day, I will make extra angel hair, and put it in the fridge over night, and that is one less step the next day when I make this!*
When all is cooked, pile some pasta on a plate and top with a couple of tenderloins. Add some Parmesan cheese, and garlic bread on the side and…..voila! Dinner is served;)
Chicken Tenderloins and Garlic Pasta
Ingredients
- One package Angel Hair Pasta
- Chicken Tenderloins
- 4 large eggs
- pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- about 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- about 1 cup Bread Crumbs Italian, plain, etc
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil EVOO
- 5-6 cloves fresh garlic minced
- Garlic Bread
Instructions
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Prepare one package of Angel Hair pasta according to package directions, and set aside to cool.
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Break the eggs into a bowl and stir them up.
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Heat some EVOO in a pan large enough to hold all the tenderloins until hot.
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Add some black pepper and the Parmesan cheese.
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Lay out some waxed paper and make one pile of flour and another pile of bread crumbs.
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Take the chicken and dredge it in the flour, then egg, then flour, then breadcrumbs, and set to the side until all tenderloins are covered.
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Add to the hot EVOO pan and cook on each side until done.
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While the chicken is cooking, take another sauce pan and add some EVOO and your minced garlic. When it is hot, add the pasta and stir until well coated with EVOO and garlic. *I actually prefer to make this with day old pasta, I think it cooks better. So, if we have spaghetti one day, I will make extra angel hair, and put it in the fridge over night, and that is one less step the next day when I make this!*
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When all is cooked, pile some pasta on a plate and top with a couple of tenderloins. Add some parmesan cheese, and garlic bread on the side and.....voila! Dinner is served;)
These are some items I found useful in my own kitchen when preparing this recipe:
OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Mixing Bowl Set, Blue/Green/YellowT-fal A91082 Specialty Nonstick Dishwasher Safe Oven Safe Jumbo Cooker Saute Pan with Glass Lid Cookware, 5-Quart, Black
Rachael Ray Hard Anodized II Nonstick 14-Inch Skillet with Helper Handle, Gray with Orange Handle
Barilla Pasta, Angel Hair, 16 Ounce
Kraft, Parmesan, Grated, 8 oz
Pillsbury Best All Purpose Flour, 5 lb.
Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs, 40-Ounce (Pack of 3)
Kirkland Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2L (2QT 3.6 fl. oz)
Rachael Ray Stoneware EVOO Oil Dispensing Bottle, Red
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Michelle Knopp says
July 17, 2013 at 8:43 pmYummy! I love angel hair pasta. The chicken looks nice and moist too!
Kat Emerick says
July 17, 2013 at 1:33 pmThis looks awesome! I copied the recipe to make for this weekend! Thanks so much!
Richard Hicks says
July 17, 2013 at 12:38 pmLooks totally delish. I think I might be able to do it with the great photos you provided
Jennifer Mae Hiles says
July 15, 2013 at 12:31 pmPinned it so I can find it when I’m ready to make it! Yummm.
Sarah Hayes says
July 14, 2013 at 12:42 amthis looks so good! so easy to make too. i could def go for some of this right now, even thought its really late at night haha
Jennifer Mae Hiles says
July 12, 2013 at 11:30 pmIt loves divine! I would love to try this recipe.
jan says
July 12, 2013 at 5:35 pmLots of garlic – love it
Christina Sparks says
July 12, 2013 at 3:16 pmThis looks really good. My husband would love this.
Sacha Schroeder says
July 11, 2013 at 8:48 pmThis sounds amazing and a meal that my kids would enjoy as well!
desiree (@desitheblonde) says
July 11, 2013 at 2:21 pmthat look good but i want to try to but with out the garlic
Marisa Johnson says
July 11, 2013 at 9:34 amThank you for making this recipe so simple. It’s looks very yummy, and I’m looking forward to making it soon. I also made sure to Pin It!
Lisa Brown says
July 10, 2013 at 11:17 amI love chicken. Looks moist.
Ellen Christian (@scentednights) says
March 25, 2013 at 7:39 amThat sounds delicious!
Priscilla says
March 20, 2013 at 5:27 amI am such a pasta lover and I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy it. This dish looks delicious. Love quick, easy dinners!
Rebecca DeCamp Bryant says
March 10, 2013 at 1:54 amWow, that looks so good I am going to make it for dinner tomorrow evening. Thanks for the awesome recipe. I pinned it, shared it on G1 and liked on FB.,
michelle oakley warner says
March 9, 2013 at 7:44 amwow this looks so good, im going to try this out, awsome recipe thanks
Betsy Barnes says
March 6, 2013 at 5:44 pmThis looks so good!
I pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/286400857525392630/ 🙂
Amanda Alvarado says
March 5, 2013 at 12:37 amLooks yummy! Liked this on FB!
Dianna Thomas says
March 1, 2013 at 2:35 amYup! Its making me hungry too– I love pasta–and seems easy enough I could do this too
Doris says
February 28, 2013 at 5:49 pmThis is making me hungry! 🙂
Cynthia R says
February 28, 2013 at 11:19 amlooks delicious and easy to make!, thanks!
Heather Bridson says
February 28, 2013 at 10:21 amLooks so good! Wasn’t hungry till I read this, 🙂 Thanks for the recipie!
Reid says
February 28, 2013 at 2:49 amThis looks so good! It has my 3 favorite things: chicken, pasta, and garlic. I so can’t wait to try this! Thank for the share! Posted to PInterest:
Charlotte Raynorc says
February 27, 2013 at 10:48 pmI pinned this page on Pinterest to try very soon!
Sandy VanHoey says
February 27, 2013 at 3:57 pmGosh, you have some terrific looking recipes.
Krystle Kouture (@KrystleKouture) says
January 31, 2013 at 11:53 amThis looks delicious! Anything with garlic in it is a winner in our house.
Jenny says
January 31, 2013 at 11:41 amYum!! I might have to try this some night. I’m always looking for new recipes.
Amber K says
January 31, 2013 at 11:38 amThis looks wonderful. I wish I had found it last night when I had chicken thawed!
Camille @ Growing Up Gabel says
January 31, 2013 at 11:25 amOh my that looks delicious! I have some chicken thawed in the fridge so guess what we’re having for dinner.