Best Chicken Alfredo Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken pairs with creamy Alfredo sauce and fettuccine, creating a rich, flavorful dish in under 30 minutes.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
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8.8 oz fettuccine pasta
→ Alfredo Sauce
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3.5 tbsp unsalted butter
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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6.8 fl oz heavy cream
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4.4 oz mascarpone cheese
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3.5 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
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Reserved pasta water as needed
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/2 tsp chili flakes
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
→ Parmesan Crusted Chicken
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2 chicken breasts (7 oz each), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
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1 large egg, beaten
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3.5 tbsp all-purpose flour
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3.5 oz crushed corn flakes
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4 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
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3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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6.8 fl oz olive oil for frying
# How to Make It:
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, avoiding browning. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning. Incorporate mascarpone cheese until smooth, then gradually stir in grated Parmesan until sauce is creamy.
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Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
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Season flattened chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Set up three shallow bowls containing flour, beaten egg, and a mixture of crushed corn flakes, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley. Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with the cornflake-Parmesan mixture.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry coated chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
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Toss cooked pasta with Alfredo sauce until evenly coated. Slice the Parmesan crusted chicken and serve atop the pasta. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Reserve pasta water to thin sauce if it becomes too thick during mixing.