Ingredients
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Here’s what you’ll need to create this cozy, family-approved dish. Feel free to improvise with whatever you have on hand—after all, that’s the beauty of home cooking!
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred for extra crunch)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Here’s how you create a dish that’s sure to become a family staple.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the chicken strips with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter in a separate bowl. Coat each chicken strip in the breadcrumb mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and nutmeg. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine with the Alfredo sauce until well coated.
- Transfer the pasta to a large baking dish, arrange the crispy chicken strips on top, and sprinkle with fresh parsley if using.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Alfredo Bake, recipe, cooking, food
