Crispy Chicken Alfredo

Name: Crispy Chicken Alfredo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 plates
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.5 lb pasta; 1 cup all-purpose flour; Salt; Black pepper; Garlic powder; 2 eggs; 0.5 cup breadcrumbs; 2 chicken breasts; 0.5 cup olive oil; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 cloves garlic; 1.25 cups heavy cream; 1.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp dried parsley; Reserved pasta water

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This Crispy Chicken Alfredo is the ultimate indulgent comfort food, combining golden, breaded chicken cutlets with a rich, garlicky cream sauce. The pasta is coated in a velvety Alfredo made from heavy cream, butter, garlic, and Parmesan, then topped with perfectly crispy chicken. Each bite is creamy, crunchy, and deeply satisfying—perfect for a cozy dinner or when you're craving something truly delicious.

Crispy Chicken Alfredo

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Instructions

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Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
Step 2
Prepare breading station: one dish with flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder; second dish with scrambled eggs; third dish with breadcrumbs.
Step 3
Coat chicken breasts in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
Step 4
Heat 2 cups olive oil in a pan. Fry chicken until crispy and golden on both sides. Set aside on paper towels.
Step 5
In a separate pan, melt butter with 2 tbsp olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Step 6
Add heavy cream and reduce heat. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley.
Step 7
Stir in Parmesan and mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 8
Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss to coat.
Step 9
Plate pasta and top each portion with a crispy chicken cutlet. Serve immediately.

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