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Sliced crispy breaded chicken served over creamy fettuccine alfredo with fresh parsley

Crispy Chicken Alfredo with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts, halved lengthwise into 4 cutlets
  • 1 cup all -purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1.5 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Season chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, dip into the egg wash, and coat thoroughly with the panko mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
  4. Cook fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 0.5 cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Fry chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until the exterior is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer to a wire rack to maintain crispness.
  7. In a separate large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  8. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
  9. Lower heat and gradually whisk in the remaining 1 cup of parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and emulsified.
  10. Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time if necessary to adjust consistency.
  11. Slice the crispy chicken into strips and serve immediately over the pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.