Award-winning chef. Successful restaurateur. Iron Chef judge. Social media star. Donatella Arpaia has done it all. Still her favorite thing to do is working in the kitchen, creating inspiring dishes using the freshest, most authentic ingredients—including Galbani® cheese. Explore her latest menu ideas and learn tricks of the trade from this inspirational entrepreneur.

Galbani® Three Cheese Chicken Alfredo

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS

For the Sauce

2 tbsp. Butter
1 tbsp. Garlic confit oil
1 Small shallot, finely minced
1 clove Garlic, finely minced
250 ml Heavy cream
150 g Galbani Mascarpone
100 g Président® Brie, rind removed
75 g Galbani Parmesan, finely grated
  Kosher salt, to taste
  Freshly toasted black pepper, to taste
   

For the Chicken & Fettuccini

2 Organic chicken breasts, skin-on
2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil or garlic confit oil
1 tsp. Garlic paste
1 tsp. Fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tsp. Fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp. Dried Sicilian oregano
½ tsp. Smoked paprika
½ tsp. Onion powder
6–8 oz. Fettuccini, cooked in well-salted water
  Zest of 1 lemon
  Kosher salt, to taste
  Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  Crispy leeks, thin julienne, fried until golden, for garnish
  Fried parsley leaves, for garnish
  Garlic confit cloves, for garnish
  Galbani Parmesan, shaved, for garnish
   

METHOD

For the Sauce

  1. In a saucepan, melt butter with garlic confit oil. Add shallots and garlic, cooking gently until translucent.

  2. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

  3. Whisk in Mascarpone and Brie until fully melted and smooth.

  4. Stir in Parmesan and let the sauce reduce slightly until it coats the back of a spoon.

  5. Season with salt and toasted pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.


For the Chicken & Fettuccini

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Rub chicken with oil, garlic paste, herbs, lemon zest, and seasoning.

  3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

  4. Let rest, then slice for plating.

  5. Toss cooked fettuccine with the warm alfredo sauce until well coated.

  6. Plate pasta and top with chicken.

  7. Garnish generously with leeks, parsley, garlic confit, and Parmesan. Serve immediately.

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