Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan with Buttered Egg Noodles

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan with Buttered Egg Noodles
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 each boneless skinless chicken breasts; 0.75 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1.5 cup jarred marinara sauce; 2 each egg; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 8 oz wide egg noodles; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 each cooking spray

⏱ 25 min

🍽 Serves 4

≈ $9.80 ($2.45/serving)

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Why this fits a family on a budget

25 minutes gets dinner on the table fast, uses your chicken breast and parmesan already in the pantry, and at $9.80 it's reasonable—plus it gives you a totally different vibe from the pasta dishes.

Ingredients

• 2 each boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 0.75 cup Italian breadcrumbs

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1.5 cup jarred marinara sauce

• 2 each egg

• 0.5 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning

• 0.75 tsp salt

• 0.5 tsp black pepper

• 8 oz wide egg noodles

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 each cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.

2. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with the bottom of a heavy pan until about 3/4-inch thick so they cook evenly.

3. Season chicken on both sides with 0.75 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp garlic powder.

4. Crack 2 eggs into a shallow bowl and beat with a fork until yolks and whites are fully combined.

5. Mix 0.75 cup breadcrumbs and 1 tsp Italian seasoning together on a flat plate.

6. Dip each chicken breast into the egg, letting excess drip off, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides completely.

7. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place breaded chicken in a single layer — do not overlap.

8. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, flip each piece using tongs, then air fry an additional 5 minutes until the coating is deep golden and the internal temperature reads 165°F on a meat thermometer.

9. While chicken air fries, bring a pot of salted water to a boil on the stovetop and cook 8 oz egg noodles 6–8 minutes until tender. Drain and toss immediately with 2 tbsp butter until melted and noodles are glossy.

10. Spoon some of the 1.5 cup marinara sauce onto each chicken breast directly in the air fryer basket, then top with 1 cup mozzarella. Air fry at 400°F for 2 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

11. Serve chicken on top of buttered egg noodles with remaining warmed marinara spooned on the side.

Contains: dairy, gluten, egg. Always double-check labels for your household's allergies.

Cost is a national-average estimate and varies by store and region.

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