Description
Chicken Bellagio is a restaurant-worthy Italian-American dish featuring crispy breaded chicken, creamy pesto pasta, and a fresh arugula salad. Inspired by the Cheesecake Factory favorite, this gourmet meal is surprisingly easy to make at home and perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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All-purpose flour
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Eggs
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Italian-style breadcrumbs
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Canola or olive oil
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Spaghetti or spaghettini pasta
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Pesto sauce
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Heavy cream
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Grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh arugula
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Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
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Prepare Chicken: Pound chicken to even thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in eggs, and coat in breadcrumbs.
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Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
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Cook Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine pesto and cream. Heat through, then stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
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Toss Pasta: Mix cooked pasta with the pesto cream sauce.
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Assemble Dish: Plate the pasta, top with chicken, add a handful of arugula, and drizzle with lemon juice.
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Serve: Serve immediately while the chicken is still crispy.
Notes
Arugula adds a peppery freshness—spinach is a milder alternative.Use store-bought or homemade pesto.For a richer dish
