Description
Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo delivers creamy pasta perfection straight from Italian-American kitchens. Garlic-infused sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked noodles promise a comforting meal that brings restaurant magic right to your dining table.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup flour
Breading and Seasoning:
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Sauce and Pasta Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese for sauce
- Water (for egg mixture)
Instructions
- Prepare a seasoned breadcrumb mixture by combining herbs and spices for coating the chicken.
- Dip chicken into beaten egg, then thoroughly coat with seasoned breadcrumbs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat a blend of butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F).
- Carefully place breaded chicken into the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, saving a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Create the alfredo sauce by melting butter in a separate pan, whisking in flour to form a smooth roux.
- Gradually pour in milk, continuously whisking to prevent lumps, then fold in parmesan and romano cheeses until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Adjust sauce consistency using reserved pasta water, stirring until silky and rich.
- Slice cooked chicken into diagonal strips.
- Plate the fettuccine, generously ladle alfredo sauce over pasta, and arrange chicken strips on top.
- Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Ensure even coating by using one hand for dry ingredients and another for wet to prevent clumping.
- Maintain medium-high heat when frying chicken to achieve golden-brown crust without burning.
- Reserve pasta water strategically to control sauce thickness, adding gradually for perfect consistency.
- Customize recipe by using gluten-free breadcrumbs or whole wheat pasta for dietary variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 783 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 71 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg