Description
Juicy chili-marinated chicken seared to perfection, served with crispy parmesan asparagus, golden roasted potatoes, and draped in a creamy smoked feta Alfredo sauce. This dish brings Greek flavor into comforting home-cooked elegance with bold spice, velvety textures, and balanced freshness.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cubed
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups baby potatoes, quartered
1 bunch fresh asparagus
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup smoked feta cheese, crumbled
2 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, chili flakes, smoked paprika, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add cubed chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
3. After 20 minutes, add asparagus to the same baking sheet. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Continue roasting for another 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp.
4. Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Sear marinated chicken pieces until fully cooked and lightly charred, 4–5 minutes per side.
5. In a saucepan, melt smoked feta, cream cheese, heavy cream, and lemon zest over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth. Blend with immersion blender for silky texture.
6. Plate the dish with a base of feta sauce, topped with chicken, roasted potatoes, and asparagus. Garnish with cracked black pepper and fresh herbs.
Notes
Don’t skip blending the sauce—this step makes the smoked feta Alfredo incredibly smooth and creamy.
Roast asparagus in the final 10 minutes only to retain bite and color.
Smoked feta can be substituted with regular feta + 1/4 tsp smoked paprika for a similar profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Alfredo, Smoked Feta Sauce, Chili Chicken, Roasted Asparagus