This Crispy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a delicious blend of crunchy, breaded chicken served over creamy, flavorful pasta. It’s the perfect meal to impress your family and satisfy everyone’s hunger!
With the chicken sliced into bite-sized pieces and placed atop a bed of rich, homemade fettuccine Alfredo, this dish is a true comfort food favorite.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- The chicken is crispy on the outside but tender and juicy on the inside. Plus, it cooks in just 6 minutes!
- The creamy Alfredo sauce is rich and pairs perfectly with the crispy chicken.
- Simple, everyday ingredients are all you need—no fancy additions required!
- This recipe is easy to follow and comes together in under 40 minutes.
Ingredient Notes:
- Chicken: Thinly sliced chicken breasts work best for this recipe. If you only have thick breasts, slice them lengthwise for thinner pieces.
- Bread Crumbs: Use panko breadcrumbs for an extra-crispy coating on the chicken.
- Butter: Both salted and unsalted butter will work.
- Garlic: You’ll need fresh garlic for the sauce and granulated garlic for the chicken breading.
- Parmesan Cheese: Always opt for freshly grated parmesan—pre-grated cheese will make your sauce grainy.
- Pasta: Fettuccine is the traditional choice, but feel free to swap with any pasta you prefer.
- Heavy Cream: This is essential for a rich and creamy sauce. Avoid substituting it with milk or half-and-half.
Top Tips for Success:
- Simultaneous Cooking: You can prepare the Alfredo sauce and fry the chicken cutlets at the same time, but if you’d like to keep things separate, preheat your oven to 200°F to keep the chicken warm.
- Seasoning: Lightly season your chicken with Kosher salt before breading to avoid making it too salty.
- Pasta Water: Add about 1/4 cup of pasta water to your Alfredo sauce to thin it out and make it extra creamy.
- Cooking Time: For thin chicken cutlets, cook them for about 2-3 minutes per side. For thicker cuts, cook them for 5-6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Can I Make This In Advance?
This dish is best enjoyed right after cooking! The chicken will lose its crispiness and the pasta may dry out over time. It’s highly recommended to serve it fresh.
Storage:
If you have leftovers, let them cool and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, use a saucepan over medium-low heat or pop it in the microwave.
More Recipes You Might Enjoy:
- Cajun Chicken Alfredo
- Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
- Lobster Fettuccine Alfredo
- Mushroom Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
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Full Recipe Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 4-6 thinly sliced chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
For the Fettuccine Alfredo:
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta, cooked al dente
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pasta water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season it with salt.
- In one dish, combine the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. In another, whisk the eggs.
- Coat the chicken with flour, then dip it into the eggs, and coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the Pasta:
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce:
- In a skillet, melt the butter and cook the garlic for about 10 seconds.
- Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, and cook while whisking for 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side. Once done, slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the Alfredo sauce, adding some pasta water to make it extra creamy.
- Place the crispy chicken pieces over the pasta and enjoy!
Enjoy this satisfying and delicious meal with your family, and feel free to get creative by adding vegetables like broccoli, mushrooms, or peppers!
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