Description
A rich and comforting Mediterranean-style chicken Alfredo dish featuring grilled Greek-marinated chicken, sage-roasted potatoes, and a mushroom basil pesto cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner with a touch of gourmet flair.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup roasted or vacuum-packed chestnuts, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 pound baby potatoes, halved
6 fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
1. Whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Coat the chicken breasts and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
2. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, chopped sage, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan. Grill marinated chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
4. In a pan, sauté mushrooms with butter and olive oil until golden. Season with salt.
5. Blend basil, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, and a splash of cream into a smooth pesto. In a saucepan, heat butter, cream, and chestnuts. Add the pesto and mushrooms. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
6. Plate the sliced chicken, drizzle with pesto cream sauce, and serve with roasted sage potatoes.
Notes
Always slice the chicken after resting to keep it juicy and flavorful.
For a thinner sauce, add a splash of milk or broth when reheating the Alfredo.
Use high-quality Parmesan and fresh basil to maximize flavor impact in the pesto cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled + Roasted + Simmered
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, Sage Potatoes, Pesto Cream