Description
Creamy, comforting, and packed with layers of flavor, this Chestnut Garlic Greek Chicken Alfredo with Sage Potatoes & Mushroom Pesto Cream is a gourmet-style meal made right at home. From the nutty chestnut-infused Alfredo to crispy roasted sage potatoes and earthy mushroom pesto, this dish brings a hearty yet elegant Mediterranean touch to your dinner table.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
½ cup roasted chestnuts (or jarred)
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
1½ cups mushrooms (Cremini or Baby Bella), chopped
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken in Greek yogurt, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika for 20 minutes.
2. Sear the marinated chicken in a hot skillet on medium-high heat until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
3. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, sage, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Sauté mushrooms and garlic in olive oil until golden. Blend with basil, more oil, and a pinch of salt into a pesto. Stir in a bit of cream and warm.
5. Simmer cream, roasted chestnuts, garlic, and Parmesan in a saucepan until the sauce thickens. Blend if a smoother texture is preferred.
6. Slice the chicken and plate over roasted potatoes. Pour Alfredo sauce over the top and finish with a spoonful of mushroom pesto cream.
Notes
For extra smooth Alfredo, blend the sauce with an immersion blender before serving.
To save time, use pre-roasted or vacuum-packed chestnuts.
Reheat the Alfredo and pesto gently with a splash of cream to maintain their silkiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Searing, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: chicken, alfredo, mushroom pesto, sage potatoes, Mediterranean dinner