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A bowl of creamy whipped feta chicken alfredo topped with crispy eggplant wedges and chili oil drizzle.
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Spicy Whipped Feta Chicken Alfredo with Crispy Eggplant Wedges & Chili Oil Drizzle

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 950kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fettuccine pasta
  • 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1 medium eggplant , cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 8 oz feta cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 1/2 cup all -purpose flour
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp chili oil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley , chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Sweat the eggplant wedges by sprinkling with salt and letting sit for 15 minutes, then pat dry.
  • Dredge eggplant in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry eggplant until golden brown on all sides; set aside.
  • Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, then sear in the same skillet until cooked through (internal temperature 165F).
  • Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente.
  • In a food processor, blend feta cheese, cream cheese, and 1/4 cup of heavy cream until smooth.
  • In a large saucepan, simmer remaining heavy cream and garlic for 3 minutes; whisk in the whipped feta mixture and Parmesan until thickened.
  • Incorporate red pepper flakes into the sauce.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the spicy whipped feta alfredo sauce until evenly coated.
  • Divide pasta into bowls, top with sliced chicken and crispy eggplant wedges, then drizzle with chili oil and garnish with parsley.