This lightened-up buffalo chicken fettuccine is a delicious way to start the year! 🤤🌶️
#buffalo #chicken #fettuccine #alfredo #EasyRecipe #buffalochicken #creamy #pasta #carnationmilk #carnationnation Lightened-Up Buffalo Chicken Fettuccine Recipe Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, sliced into thin filets (can alternatively purchase the thin-cut chicken breasts at the store) 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 2 eggs 1c panko bread crumbs Cooking spray 3 Tbsp parmesan cheese, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/3c buffalo wing hot sauce, plus more for serving 2 Tbsp cream cheese (or light cream cheese) 14oz fettuccine pasta Parsley, minced (optional) How to make a light version of buffalo chicken fettuccine alfredo: 1. Line an air fryer basket or baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside. 2. Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Mix to combine. Season the chicken on both sides leaving about 1 tsp of seasoning. Drizzle 1 Tbsp olive oil and toss to coat the chicken. 3. In a bowl, scramble the eggs with 1 tsp of water. On a plate add the panko breadcrumbs, remaining seasonings, and 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese. Toss until mixed. Dip each side of the chicken breast in the egg mixture until coated, then tip each side of the chicken into the panko bread crumb mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet or air fryer basket. Spray both sides of the chicken with cooking spray and cook in an air fryer or preheated oven at 400 degrees for 15-16 minutes flipping the chicken over halfway through. Allow the chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. 4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. 5. Make the buffalo alfredo sauce. In a large skillet over medium heat add the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil to the pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant. About 30 seconds. Add the low-fat Carnation evaporated milk to the pan, along with the buffalo sauce. Whisk until combined. Add the cream cheese and remaining parmesan cheese. Whisk cooking over medium heat until nice and creamy. 6. Add about 1/3c of the pasta water to the buffalo alfredo sauce and whisk to combine. Add the drained and cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated. The sauce will appear thin at first but will start to thicken as the pasta sits in the sauce. Remove from the heat and serve with a drizzle of more buffalo sauce, the sliced crispy chicken breast, and parsley before serving. Enjoy!