Description
A delightful fusion of creamy Alfredo pasta topped with crispy fried chicken, perfect for impressing guests without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine or your favorite long pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup all purpose flour for dredging
- 2 large eggs beaten with a splash of milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for the pan
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken. Slice each breast in half horizontally so you have four thinner cutlets. Pound slightly to even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up dredging stations. Put flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs mixed with a splash of milk in another, and panko in a third.
- Fry the chicken. Heat about 1-2 inches of neutral oil or a mix of oil and butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Fry cutlets 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Cook the pasta. While frying, boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve a cup of pasta water then drain.
- Make the Alfredo base. In a clean skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer stirring.
- Toss pasta into the sauce. Add pasta directly into the skillet and toss to coat.
- Plate like you mean it. Divide the sauced pasta between plates or a bowl, slice or leave the chicken whole on top, and garnish.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious creation!
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding Italian seasoning to the flour. Substitute gluten-free options if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: Alfredo, Chicken, Pasta, Comfort Food