Description
Golden, crispy chicken breasts are smothered in a luxuriously creamy Alfredo sauce made with three rich cheeses, then served over a nest of tender spaghetti. This comforting meal balances crunchy textures with velvety sauce, delivering a restaurant-style dinner right from your own kitchen.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
12 oz spaghetti
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Pound the chicken breasts evenly using a meat mallet.
2. Dip the chicken in beaten eggs, then coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
3. In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Pan-fry chicken until both sides are golden brown and fully cooked through. Set aside.
4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
5. In a medium saucepan, melt a bit of butter and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute.
6. Add heavy cream to the saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar until melted into a smooth sauce.
8. Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.
9. Slice the crispy chicken and arrange on top of the sauced pasta.
10. Optionally, broil the entire dish for 2–3 minutes to melt and brown the cheese.
11. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, rest breaded chicken on a wire rack after frying to keep it from steaming.
Use freshly grated cheeses for better melting and smoother sauce.
If broiling at the end, keep a close eye—cheese can burn quickly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet + Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: chicken Alfredo, cheesy spaghetti, comfort food