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Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta: Your New Comfort Food Staple

This Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a comforting dish made with creamy sauce and crispy chicken, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 300 g Fettuccine Pasta can substitute with penne or spaghetti
Alfredo Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter can be replaced with olive oil for a lighter version
  • 5 cloves Garlic, minced fresh recommended
  • 200 ml Cream can use half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 125 g Mascarpone Cheese can use cream cheese if not available
  • 100 g Parmesan Cheese, grated freshly grated is preferred
  • 1 tsp Italian Herbs fresh herbs can elevate the dish
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes adjust according to heat preference
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts, about 200 g each, pounded to 1/2-inch can substitute with boneless thighs or tofu
  • 1 piece Egg, beaten no substitute for this ingredient
  • 50 g All-purpose Flour gluten-free flour works if necessary
  • 100 g Corn Flakes, crushed panko breadcrumbs can be used
Garnish
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped can be omitted if unavailable
  • 200 ml Olive Oil, for frying vegetable oil can be used as alternative

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • three shallow bowls
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in cream, let it simmer while stirring. Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes, and Italian herbs. Gradually stir in mascarpone cheese and Parmesan until smooth.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt, and cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  3. Set up a breading station: one bowl with all-purpose flour, one with beaten egg, and one with crushed corn flakes and parsley. Dredge chicken breasts in flour, dip in egg, then coat with corn flake mixture.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook crusted chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Drain on paper towels.
  5. In the pot with pasta, combine warm fettuccine with Alfredo sauce, tossing gently. If too thick, add reserved pasta water. Slice chicken or serve whole on top of pasta.
  6. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients and proper seasoning significantly enhance the flavor of the dish.

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