Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort meal with this Lemon-Herb Chicken Alfredo served with a spicy feta topping and crispy, Parmesan-coated Brussels sprouts. A delightful fusion of flavors that will elevate your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken alfredo:
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For the spicy feta:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon honey
- juice of 1/2 lemon
For the crispy Brussels-Parmesan wedges:
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Rest, then slice.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: In the same skillet, cook garlic in butter. Add cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened. Toss in pasta.
- Prepare the toppings: Mix feta, olive oil, red pepper flakes, honey, and lemon juice. Toss Brussels sprouts with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast until crisp. Serve Alfredo with chicken, feta, and Brussels sprouts.
Notes
- You can swap chicken for shrimp or salmon for a seafood variation.
- The spicy feta also doubles as a dip for the Brussels sprouts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated portion
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg