Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with Greek Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Potatoes and Pesto. This creamy pasta dish features succulent lemon-herb grilled chicken paired with crispy roasted garlic potatoes, all enhanced by a unique spicy tahini basil pesto. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, this recipe encapsulates vibrant Mediterranean flavors, making it an unforgettable meal that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1–2 tsp hot sauce, adjust to your spice preference
- 2 tbsp hot honey (or regular honey with a pinch of red pepper flakes)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken until cooked through and charred.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cubed potatoes in olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper, then roast until golden brown.
- Cook fettuccine until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Prepare the creamy Alfredo sauce by simmering heavy cream with garlic and Parmesan until smooth. Toss with cooked fettuccine.
- Blend basil leaves, tahini, garlic, olive oil, hot sauce, and lemon juice to make the spicy pesto; swirl in honey.
- Serve pasta topped with grilled chicken and potatoes drizzled with pesto.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling, roasting, simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Use whole wheat pasta for added nutrition. Adjust the heat of the pesto by varying the hot sauce quantity.