Parmesan Garlic Crusted Chicken with Garlic Alfredo Shells

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• Crispy Parmesan Garlic Chicken:
• 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, or 6 chicken tender strips (I used tenders)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley
• Creamy Garlic Alfredo Shells:
• 1/2 pound pasta shells
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a shallow bowl combine melted butter and garlic powder. In another shallow bowl combine bread crumbs, shredded parmesan cheese, oregano, and parsley. Dip the chicken into the melted butter and then coat in the bread crumb mixture. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked throughout and no longer pink.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta shells until al dente. In a large saucepan cook the heavy cream and cream cheese together until smooth and cream cheese has melted. Add garlic powder, minced garlic, pepper, and salt. Lastly, whisk in the parmesan cheese. Continue to cook over medium heat until heated throughout. Add the cooked pasta shells and toss until coated.
Serve immediately with parmesan garlic chicken chopped on top. Garnish with fresh parsley.