Monday, August 3, 2009

Perfect, Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

I must admit, I've never been a huge fan of fettuccine alfredo. Honestly, pasta is not really my thing, but this is delicious! The chicken is especially yummy and has become my latest favorite chicken recipe. You can find step-by-step instructions here complete with photos. Go ahead and make it for dinner -- you won't be sorry.

Perfect, Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tbsp steak seasoning
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp oil
1 lb linguine noodles
1 tbsp salt
1 scant cup chicken broth
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2-3 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
8 basil leaves, chiffonaded
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Layer chicken between wax paper and pound breasts to even thickness. In a small bowl, mix the egg, milk, lemon juice and garlic powder. Pour mixture into ziploc bag with chicken. Seal and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours. After marinating, whisk together flour, bread crumbs, salt, baking powder, and steak seasoning in a medium bowl. Remove chicken from milk mixture, shake off excess, and coat in flour mixture. Add 1 tbsp of salt to a large pot of water and bring to boil. Boil noodles according to package. Then, in a medium saucepan, heat chicken broth over medium high heat, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in heavy cream, cornstarch, and garlic. Bring to a soft boil and stir for one minute. Reduce heat to low, add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Let simmer for about 10 mins to melt cheese, let thicken, and incorporate flavors. Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When butter just starts to turn brown, arrange chicken in skillet. Cook 4-5 mins each side until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through. While chicken is cooking, chop fresh herbs and stir into Alfredo sauce right before serving. Serve sauce over pasta and chicken.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Kevin and Amanda's recipes.

3 comments:

  1. Yay for more recipes! I'm excited to have another food blog to read :) Hopefully you'll update it a lot more than I do mine!

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  2. I'm loving this blog. Thanks so much!!!

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  3. I'm making this tonight to bring to an Italian-themed ward party! And I'm glad that I've watched enough Food Network to know how to "chiffonade" :)

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