Description
This Greek Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Potatoes and Spicy Hot Honey Tahini Pesto is a bold Mediterranean-inspired twist on classic comfort food. Creamy feta Alfredo sauce, crispy garlic-roasted potatoes, and juicy herbed chicken come together with a drizzle of spicy tahini pesto. A must-try for pasta lovers craving flavor-packed chicken dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast
8 oz fettuccine pasta
4 garlic cloves
1.5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup feta cheese
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup tahini
2 tbsp hot honey
1/4 cup fresh basil
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut potatoes into wedges and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and oregano. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.
2. Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
3. Season chicken with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and oregano. Sear in skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil until cooked through. Slice and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté remaining garlic. Add heavy cream and simmer. Stir in crumbled feta and mix until smooth. Add pasta and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed.
5. In a blender, combine tahini, hot honey, lemon juice, basil, parsley, salt, and a tbsp of water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust taste as desired.
6. Serve pasta with sliced chicken on top, roasted garlic potatoes on the side, and drizzle with tahini pesto. Garnish with extra feta and herbs.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead by prepping the pesto and storing it in the fridge.
To save time, cook chicken and potatoes at the same time in separate pans.
For a lighter sauce, substitute half the cream with milk or use Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx 1/5 of recipe)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg