Best Chicken Alfredo Pasta (Print-Friendly Recipe)

Creamy Alfredo pasta topped with crispy Parmesan crusted chicken, perfect for a rich and hearty meal.

# Ingredients List:

→ Pasta

01 - 8.8 oz fettuccine pasta

→ Alfredo Sauce

02 - 3.5 tbsp butter

03 - 5 cloves garlic, minced

04 - 0.85 cup heavy cream

05 - 4.4 oz mascarpone cheese

06 - 3.5 oz Parmesan cheese, grated

07 - Reserved pasta water

08 - 1 tsp Italian herbs

09 - 0.5 tsp chili flakes

10 - Salt, to taste

11 - Pepper, to taste

→ Parmesan Crusted Chicken

12 - 2 chicken breasts (approximately 7 oz each), pounded to 0.5 inch thickness

13 - Salt, to taste

14 - Pepper, to taste

15 - 1 egg, beaten

16 - 3.5 tbsp all-purpose flour

17 - 3.5 oz crushed corn flakes

18 - 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated

19 - 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

20 - 0.85 cup olive oil, for frying

# How to Make It:

01 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant without browning. Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes, and Italian herbs. Stir in mascarpone cheese until smooth. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce is creamy.

02 - Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.

03 - Season pounded chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten egg, and a mixture of crushed corn flakes, Parmesan, and parsley. Dredge each breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with corn flake mixture.

04 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken breasts 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

05 - Toss cooked pasta with Alfredo sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Slice chicken and place atop the pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley if desired.

# Extra Information:

01 - To achieve a smooth Alfredo sauce, ensure the mascarpone and Parmesan cheese are fully melted before combining.

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