Copycat Chicken Fritta

Prof. Margarett Barton

Updated on May 9, 2024

Ingredients

12 ounces fettuccine
1 1/2 cups Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups finely grated Asiago cheese, divided
1 cup whole milk
4 (4 ounce) chicken breast cutlets
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels, and set a wire rack inside.

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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander over a heatproof bowl; reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking water. Set fettuccine aside, and reserve pot.

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While pasta cooks, stir together breadcrumbs, flour, and 1/2 cup Asiago in a shallow dish until combined. Pour milk into a separate shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dredge chicken in breadcrumb mixture. Dip in milk, and coat again in breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere. Place prepared chicken on a plate.

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Pour oil to a depth of 1/4-inch in a large skillet; heat oil over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place prepared chicken in hot oil, and pan-fry until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer fried chicken to the prepared wire rack. Once all chicken is fried, remove paper towels.

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Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven to keep chicken warm until ready to serve.
Melt butter over medium heat in the reserved pasta pot. Add garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and butter is foamy, about 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, and cook until bubbling, about 2 minutes. Whisk in remaining 2 cups Asiago, stirring constantly until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Add cooked pasta, and remaining 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until pasta is coated in sauce, about 2 minutes, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed, 1/4 cup at a time, to thin the sauce.

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Slice chicken. Divide pasta among 4 large plates; top evenly with chicken, and garnish with parsley.

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Cook’s Note

Use a microplane grater to grate the Asiago cheese as finely as possible.

From the Editor:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1345	Calories
71g	Fat
108g	Carbs
67g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1345
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 71g	91%
Saturated Fat 36g	179%
Cholesterol 251mg	84%
Sodium 2028mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 108g	39%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 67g	134%
Vitamin C 4mg	4%
Calcium 550mg	42%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 802mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.