Description
This Chestnut Garlic Greek Chicken Alfredo with Sage Potatoes & Mushroom Basil Pesto Cream is a comforting Mediterranean-inspired dinner that combines roasted garlic chicken, crispy sage potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, and a velvety basil Alfredo sauce. Perfect for cozy nights or entertaining, this hearty one-plate meal is packed with flavor, texture, and creamy goodness. Keywords: chicken alfredo, sage potatoes, pesto cream, Greek chicken, hearty dinner.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1/3 cup roasted chestnuts, chopped
4 cloves garlic, roasted
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 pound mini gold potatoes, halved
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil (for potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter (for mushrooms)
1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil (for pesto)
Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Extra olive oil for grilling
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken by mixing Greek yogurt, olive oil, roasted garlic, chopped chestnuts, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Sear the chicken in a hot cast iron or grill pan until browned, then finish cooking in the oven at 375°F until internal temp reaches 165°F.
3. Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, sage, salt, and pepper. Roast on a tray at 425°F for 30 minutes until golden and crisp.
4. Sauté sliced mushrooms in butter and a dash of olive oil until browned and soft. Season lightly.
5. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream with roasted garlic and Parmesan. Separately, blend basil and olive oil into pesto. Combine with cream and whisk until smooth.
6. Plate sliced chicken, roasted potatoes, and sautéed mushrooms. Drizzle with warm basil pesto Alfredo sauce. Garnish as desired.
Notes
For a bolder flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or caramelized onions to the mushrooms.
You can use sweet potatoes or wild rice instead of gold potatoes.
To reheat leftovers, add a splash of cream or milk to keep the sauce creamy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting & Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg