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Pesto Chicken Alfredo with Spicy Feta Cream & Parmesan Broccoli Crunch

Pesto Chicken Alfredo with Spicy Feta Cream & Crunchy Broccoli

A delightful Pesto Chicken Alfredo with Spicy Feta Cream & Parmesan Broccoli Crunch that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 200 g fettuccine or linguine feel free to substitute with gluten-free pasta
For the Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts chicken thighs work great too
For the Sauce
  • 120 ml pesto sauce homemade or high-quality jarred pesto
  • 100 ml heavy cream or 75g cream cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust based on your spice preference
For the Spicy Feta Cream
  • 100 g feta cheese opt for full-fat for creaminess
For the Broccoli
  • 250 g fresh broccoli florets can substitute with asparagus
  • 60 g grated Parmesan cheese can use nutritional yeast for dairy-free
For Sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
Seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, then roast for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8–10 minutes, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
  4. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and olive oil, then cook in a skillet for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet, add heavy cream or cream cheese and pesto, then simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  6. Blend feta cheese with cream and crushed red pepper flakes to make the spicy feta cream.
  7. Combine the drained pasta with the Alfredo-pesto sauce and add reserved pasta water to reach desired creaminess.
  8. Serve pasta topped with sliced chicken, spicy feta cream, and crispy Parmesan broccoli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure to reserve the pasta water before draining and allow the chicken to rest for the best results.

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