Description
This Coconut-Lemon Chicken Alfredo with Chili Feta Cream & Crispy Parmesan Green Beans is a fusion comfort dish with bold flavor. Creamy coconut milk, tangy lemon, spicy chili feta sauce, and a crunchy green bean side make this a standout chicken recipe for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken breasts
Lemon zest and juice
Coconut milk
Feta cheese
Red chili flakes or fresh chili
Parmesan cheese
Fresh garlic
Green beans
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Marinate chicken breasts with lemon juice, zest, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let sit 20 minutes.
2. Sear chicken in a hot skillet until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, heat coconut milk. Add feta, chili, and lemon zest. Stir until melted and blended.
4. Blend sauce until smooth using an immersion blender.
5. Toss green beans with olive oil, garlic, salt, and parmesan. Roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
6. Plate the sauce, top with chicken, and add roasted green beans.
Notes
Let chicken rest after searing to retain juices.
Adjust chili to your preferred spice level.
Blend the sauce just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg