Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Lemon Chicken Alfredo with Roasted Potatoes, a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines succulent grilled chicken, creamy lemon-infused Alfredo sauce, and perfectly roasted potatoes. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. The zesty notes of lemon and garlic elevate the creamy sauce, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or romantic evenings at home. Serve this dish alongside fresh salads or crusty bread for a truly satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of ½ lemon
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ ripe avocado
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1-2 tbsp hot honey (or regular honey with a pinch of red pepper flakes)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes. Grill on medium-high heat until cooked through (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss potato pieces with olive oil, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Add heavy cream and simmer before mixing in Parmesan cheese and lemon zest.
- For the hot honey avocado pesto sauce: Blend avocado, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, hot honey (or honey with red pepper flakes), lemon juice, and garlic until smooth; stir in heavy cream.
- Serve the fettuccine topped with grilled chicken and alongside roasted potatoes; drizzle with the pesto sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling and Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg