Description
Comfort meets elegance in this Parmesan Chicken Alfredo Bake, blending creamy sauce with tender chicken and pasta. Layers of rich flavors and golden cheese create a satisfying meal that invites you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccine pasta, cooked according to package instructions
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a crisp coating for chicken fillets by establishing a three-stage dredging process using flour, whisked eggs, and a blend of grated Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken piece first in flour, ensuring complete coverage, then immerse in beaten eggs, and finally encrust with the cheese-breadcrumb mixture.
- Warm a skillet with a touch of oil and delicately sear the prepared chicken until golden brown on both sides, developing a rich, crispy exterior.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, ensuring the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.
- While chicken bakes, create a luxurious Alfredo sauce by gently sautéing minced garlic in a pan until fragrant and translucent.
- Pour heavy cream into the garlic pan, stirring continuously and gradually incorporating Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until the sauce becomes smooth and velvety.
- Season the Alfredo sauce with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Cook fettuccine pasta in salted boiling water until perfectly al dente, then drain thoroughly.
- Plate the crispy baked chicken atop the prepared pasta, generously drizzle with the creamy Alfredo sauce, and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Crispy, golden-brown chicken gets a delightful upgrade with this cheesy Parmesan coating that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Homemade Alfredo sauce elevates this dish from ordinary to restaurant-quality, with rich, creamy cheese blending perfectly with tender chicken.
- Dredging technique ensures a crunchy exterior while keeping the chicken inside juicy and tender, making each bite a texture explosion.
- Preparing ingredients ahead of time makes this recipe a quick weeknight dinner that looks and tastes impressively gourmet.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh finish that cuts through the richness of the cheesy sauce, bringing balance to the entire dish.
- Oven-baking the chicken after initial skillet cooking guarantees even heating and helps achieve that perfect golden crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg