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Ultimate Crispy Chicken Parmigiana and Spaghetti
Ultimate Crispy Chicken Parmigiana and Spaghetti

Ultimate Crispy Chicken Parmigiana and Spaghetti

with Parmigiano Reggiano Garlic Bread and Serrano & Pear Rocket Salad

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on August 27, 2025

Looking for a taste of everyday luxury? This Ultimate Crispy Chicken Parmigiana and Spaghetti is our best ever version, with premium ingredients for an extra special twist on a classic recipe.

Tags:
Egg(s) not included
Family Friendly
High Protein
Allergens:
Wheat
Cereals containing gluten
Sulphites
Barley
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total40 minutes
Active 30 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

2 unit(s)

British Chicken Breasts

50 grams

Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

2 slice(s)

Serrano Ham

180 grams

Spaghetti

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Pear

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

28 grams

Red Wine Stock Paste

(Contains: Sulphites)

1 sachet(s)

Mixed Herbs

1 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Barley May contain traces of: Cereals containing gluten, Rye)

40 grams

Parmigiano Reggiano

(Contains: Milk)

32 grams

Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

20 grams

Wild Rocket

12 milliliter(s)

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains: Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

1 unit(s)

Egg

¼ tsp

Salt for the Breadcrumbs

1 tsp

Sugar

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

20 grams

Butter

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)4663 kJ
Energy (kcal)1115 kcal
Fat33.9 g
of which saturates13.5 g
Carbohydrate137.5 g
of which sugars23.9 g
Dietary Fibre7.6 g
Protein68.7 g
Salt6.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Bowl
Rolling Pin
Large Saucepan
Baking Paper
Baking Tray
Pan
Garlic Press
Colander
Grater

Instructions

Crumb the Chicken
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with ½ tsp salt for the spaghetti.

Sandwich each chicken breast between two pieces of baking paper. Pop onto a board, then bash with a rolling pin or the bottom of a saucepan until it’s 1-2cm thick. 

Crack the egg (see pantry for amount) into a medium bowl and whisk. Combine the breadcrumbs and salt (see pantry for amount) in another bowl.

Season the chicken, then dip it into the egg and then the breadcrumbs, ensuring it's completely coated. Transfer to a clean plate. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging and discard any excess egg.

Time to Fry
2

Pop a large frying pan on high heat with enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. TIP: You want the oil to be hot so the chicken fries properly - heat for 2-3 mins before you add the chicken.

Once hot, carefully lay the chicken into the pan, and fry until golden-brown, 2-3 mins on each side. Adjust the heat if necessary. 

Transfer the chicken to a baking tray and bake on the middle shelf until cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Once the chicken has been in for a few minutes, add the Serrano ham onto the chicken baking tray and return to the oven until crisp and golden, 5-7 mins.

Spaghetti Time
3

When your pan of water is boiling, add the spaghetti and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 8 mins.

Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Quarter the pear lengthways (no need to peel), remove the core and thinly slice lengthways.

Sauce Things Up
4

Wipe out the (now empty) frying pan and return to medium heat with a drizzle of oil.

Once hot, add the half the garlic and cook for 30 secs. 

Next, add the passata, red wine stock paste, mixed herbs, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). Simmer until thickened, 6-8 mins. 

Meanwhile, halve the ciabatta and lay onto a baking tray, cut-side up. Spread over the remaining garlic and drizzle with the olive oil for the garlic bread (see pantry for amount). Sprinkle over half the Parmigiano Reggiano.

Cheese Please
5

Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the butter (see pantry for amount) until melted. Remove from the heat.

When the chicken is cooked, remove the tray from the oven, set the Serrano ham aside and spread a spoonful of tomato sauce over each chicken breast.

Sprinkle over the remaining Parmigiano Reggiano, then return to the top shelf of your oven. At the same time, bake cheesy garlic bread on the middle shelf until the cheese is bubbling and golden, 4-5 mins.

Once the spaghetti is cooked, add to the pan with the remaining tomato sauce. Toss to coat. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick. 

Finish and Serve
6

Share the spaghetti between your bowls and top with your ultimate chicken parmigiana. Drizzle over the pesto.

Pop the rocket into a salad bowl, add the pear and toss together. Drizzle over the balsamic glaze. Crumble the Serrano ham into shards and arrange them on top of the salad.

Serve the cheesy garlic bread alongside to finish.

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