Description
Chestnut Garlic Greek Chicken Alfredo with Sage Potatoes & Mushroom Pesto Cream is a gourmet comfort food recipe featuring creamy Alfredo, roasted chestnuts, herb-seasoned chicken, and crispy sage potatoes. This Mediterranean-inspired dinner is rich, earthy, and perfect for both entertaining and cozy nights in.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
¾ cup roasted chestnuts, crushed
1 cup heavy cream
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ½ cups baby bella mushrooms, sautéed
½ cup fresh basil
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Toss chopped Yukon Gold potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and sage leaves. Roast at 400°F for 30-35 minutes until golden and crispy.
2. Season chicken thighs with Greek seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in 1 tablespoon olive oil on both sides until cooked through. Set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add crushed roasted chestnuts and heavy cream. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Stir in Parmesan and season to taste.
4. Blend sautéed mushrooms, basil, pine nuts, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor to create a smooth pesto.
5. Return the chicken to the pan with Alfredo sauce. Plate with mushroom pesto underneath, chicken and sauce on top, and roasted potatoes on the side.
Notes
This recipe can be prepped ahead by making the pesto and potatoes in advance.
Reheat Alfredo sauce gently with a splash of cream to maintain its texture.
Fingerling potatoes can be used instead of Yukon Gold for a firmer bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Searing, Blending
- Cuisine: Greek-inspired, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 135mg