Description
Spicy Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Pesto is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe blends tender chicken with a creamy, spicy Alfredo sauce, enhanced by the rich notes of basil pesto. Ideal for dinner parties or cozy family meals, it transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp prepared basil pesto
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the diced chicken in olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes per side). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes; cook until smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Toss diced Yukon Gold potatoes with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper; roast at 400°F (200°C) for about 20–25 minutes until crispy.
- Mix prepared basil pesto with Greek yogurt and olive oil to create a drizzle.
- Serve the spicy Alfredo sauce over chicken with roasted potatoes on the side; drizzle with basil pesto and garnish with fresh basil and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet, Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: For added flavor, let the chicken marinate longer than 30 minutes. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of red pepper flakes used. Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor impact.