In the comments section of this recipe, home cooks have mentioned using milk instead of cream, and trying—and loving—a variety of additional ingredients, including sausage, ground chicken, diced onion, mushrooms, and even pureed white beans. As long as you have the base ingredients, this is a great opportunity to cater a recipe to your liking. [GET THE RECIPE]
What You'll Need:
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups water
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
6 garlic cloves
¼ cup minced fresh basil leaves
12 ounces ziti or penne
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Cutlets
Skillet-Roasted Chicken in Lemon Sauce
Chicken Piccata
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7. Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Cutlets
Japanese chicken katsu is one of our favorite fried chicken preparations. Serve sliced over a bowl of rice with tonkatsu sauce, a barbecue-style sauce that’s also made with pantry ingredients: ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce. [GET THE RECIPE]
What You'll Need:
Salt
½ cup vegetable oil
2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
4 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
