Chicken Milanese & Creamy Pesto Penne
Enjoy a multi-dish culinary tour of a new destination!
- Milk
- Wheat
- Soy
This Italian-inspired feast is sure to impress everyone at the dinner table. For a savory app, you’ll whip up lemony, tomato-and-olive topped crostini. Then, you’ll serve golden-brown chicken Milanese, plus creamy pesto penne that you’ll finish with crispy bites of prosciutto. A balsamic-dressed arugula salad completes the feast!
Ingredients
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
2 ounce
Arugula
4 tablespoon
Pesto
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
4 ounce
Cream Sauce Base
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Lemon
6 ounce
Penne Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
1 tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
3 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Tomato
2 ounce
Prosciutto
10 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
¼ ounce
Parsley
5 teaspoon
Balsamic Glaze
1 unit
Demi-Baguette
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
1 unit
Green Olives
Not included in your delivery
4 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Dice tomatoes into ¼-inch pieces. Finely chop olives. Finely chop parsley. Zest and quarter lemon. Slice baguette into 8-10 rounds (16-20 rounds for 4 servings).
In a shallow bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, and Italian Seasoning.
In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, olives, parsley, lemon zest, a drizzle of olive oil, juice from one lemon wedge (two wedges for 4), salt, and pepper. Set aside, stirring occasionally.
Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; place between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin until chicken is about ½ inch thick. Season with salt and pepper; brush all over (both sides!) with sour cream.
Working one piece at a time, press chicken into panko mixture until fully coated. Transfer to a plate. TIP: For less mess, use tongs to dip and transfer.
Once water is boiling, add penne to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.
Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
Place cream sauce base and pesto in pot used for penne over medium heat. Stir in drained penne until thoroughly coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Set aside, stirring occasionally. TIP: If needed, stir in splashes of reserved pasta cooking water until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce.
Spread baguette slices out on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toast on middle rack until golden brown, 5-8 minutes.
Separate prosciutto from sheets. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto in a single layer. Cook until browned and crisped, 2-3 minutes per side. TIP: Work in batches if necessary. Press down on prosciutto with a spatula for even crisping. Lower heat if browning too quickly.
Turn off heat; transfer prosciutto to a paper-towel-lined plate. Thoroughly wipe out pan.
Heat a ⅓-inch layer of oil in a pan used for prosciutto over medium-high heat.
Once oil is hot enough that a pinch of panko sizzles immediately when added to the pan, carefully add coated chicken. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side (you may need to work in batches for 4 servings). TIP: Lower heat if chicken begins to brown too quickly.
Turn off heat; transfer chicken to a paper-towel-lined plate.
In a medium bowl, toss together arugula, half the balsamic glaze, a drizzle of olive oil, juice from one lemon wedge (two wedges for 4 servings), salt, and pepper.
Roughly chop prosciutto.
Place crostini on a small serving platter and top with tomato-olive mixture (drizzle with any remaining balsamic glaze for a tangy sweetness if desired). Transfer pasta to a serving bowl; top with crispy prosciutto. Place arugula salad and chicken Milanese on a serving platter. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the delicious flavors, with one calling it "full of flavors" and another saying it made them "feel so fancy on a weeknight!"
- Ease of prep: While some found it easy to follow, others noted it was more complicated and time-consuming than expected.
- Suggestions: Consider pounding the chicken thinner before breading for better cooking. Some suggested adding a sauce or gravy for the chicken.
- Portions: A few mentioned there was too much food for two people, especially the salad.
- Pasta: The creamy pesto pasta was a hit; some suggested using all pesto instead of a cream-pesto mix for even better flavor.
- Salad: The arugula salad was divisive; consider mixing in softer greens like baby spinach for a more appealing texture.
