Description
A hearty and comforting dinner of golden seared chicken breasts smothered in creamy garlic mushroom Alfredo sauce with a bright swirl of basil pesto, served alongside crispy roasted baby potatoes. This dish brings cozy flavor and gourmet presentation to your table in under an hour.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons basil pesto
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.
3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high and add olive oil. Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5–7 minutes until browned.
5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Swirl in the basil pesto and stir gently to combine.
9. Slice the seared chicken and return it to the skillet, letting it warm through in the sauce.
10. Serve chicken and sauce over or beside the roasted potatoes. Spoon extra Alfredo sauce on top and enjoy hot.
Notes
Let the Alfredo sauce simmer gently; boiling may cause it to separate.
For extra crisp potatoes, preheat the baking sheet in the oven before adding the oiled potatoes.
Don’t skip the pesto—it adds a herbaceous brightness that balances the rich Alfredo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet and Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Alfredo chicken, basil pesto, garlic mushroom, roasted potatoes