This is a perfect recipe if you are craving for a restaurant quality meal and sure will satisfy every bit of your taste bud. And of course our desire for satisfying foods is just part of human nature. The best way I would describe this pasta is " Creamy dreamy rich and satisfying" meal. The star of the dish is the pasta sauce which is mainly made of heavy cream. You will not feel the heaviness if the cream with the added lemon juice and zest. They magically make them lighter and brighter. It is a perfect recipe for a special occasion or a indulge day meal to treat yourself.
Servings
8
Prep
20 mins
Cook
30 mins
Ingredients
1 pkg fettuccine pasta
Alfredo Sauce
2 tbsp butter
2 cups heavy cream
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Chicken
4 pieces of chicken breast - each cut into 2 lengthwise to make it thin. Total 8 pieces.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup panko and 1 cup regular bread crumbs
salt and pepper
1 tbsp parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil, season with salt and cook the pasta as per package directions. Drain the water after reserving a cup for later use.
Season each chicken with salt and pepper. Place the flour, whisked egg, and breadcrumbs in three separate plates. Coat the chicken in flour, then in the egg wash, and finally coat it with bread crumbs evenly.
Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan. When the oil is hot enough, place a few pieces of chicken at a time and fry them on both sides until nice and golden. Remove the chicken and place it on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Repeat until all the chicken is done.
Heat another pan, add the butter and chopped garlic, and cook for a few minutes. Add the onion powder. Now add the cream and slowly bring it to a simmer. Make sure you do not boil the cream. If the cream is too hot, it will curdle when you add lemon juice.
Reduce the heat and add the lemon juice and zest while whisking the sauce continuously. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Remove the pan from heat and add the parmesan cheese. Let it melt and mix well.
Add the crushed red pepper and adjust the seasoning.
Now add the drained pasta and mix well. Add the reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency to your liking.
Place the pasta in a bowl and serve it with chicken on top.