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chicken parmigiana in a bowl with pasta and parmesan.

Chicken Alfredo

This chicken alfredo is an irresistible combination of tender chicken breasts, fettuccine noodles, and a homemade alfredo sauce that is deliciously garlicky, creamy, and cheesy. It's an easy dinner the whole family will love.
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Fat 75
Carbs 63
Protein 57
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. fettuccine noodles
  • 1.25 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1.25 cups grated parmesan cheese divided
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • To prepare the chicken, slice each breast in half horizontally, creating thin chicken breasts. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, and ¼ cup parmesan cheese. Mix to combine. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs.
  • Dredge each piece of chicken into the flour. Then dip it into the eggs. Finally, dredge the chicken through the panko mixture.
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  • Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. When the oil is fragrant, fry each piece of chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side. The internal temperature should be 165ºF. Set aside.
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  • Make the alfredo sauce. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the whipping cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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  • Next, add the remaining parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir occasionally to melt the parmesan cheese.
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  • Add the noodles to the alfredo sauce and toss to combine.
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  • Slice the chicken into ½ inch pieces and top the pasta. Serve immediately.
    chicken parmigiana in a bowl with pasta and parmesan.

Tips & Notes

  • Save a step and buy precooked shredded chicken in this recipe. Add at step 6 before you add the garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes and then add the garlic.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 1155kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 75g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g