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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 Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: american fusion
Keyword: chicken alfredo
Servings: 4
Author: Emily Richter

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.
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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.

Nutrition

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