Description
A comforting and creamy Mediterranean-inspired chicken Alfredo, with roasted red pepper feta sauce and crispy Brussels-Parmesan wedges for added crunch.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Alfredo:
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
12 oz fettuccine pasta, cooked al dente
For the Crispy Brussels Wedges:
1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) for the Brussels sprouts.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and slice the chicken into thin strips.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the heavy cream, roasted red pepper, feta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, making sure it’s fully coated. Add the sliced chicken and stir to combine.
- For the Brussels sprouts, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Arrange them on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
- Serve the garlic chicken Alfredo over a plate of fettuccine and top with the crispy Brussels-Parmesan wedges.
Notes
Vegetarian option: Skip the chicken and substitute with extra veggies like spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
Spicy kick: Add red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce for extra heat.
Pasta swap: Penne or spaghetti can be used as alternatives to fettuccine.
For a lighter version, consider substituting the heavy cream with a lower-fat option like half-and-half or cauliflower-based cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
