Description
Looking for an elegant, comforting dinner that stands out? This Chestnut Garlic Greek Chicken Alfredo with Sage Potatoes & Mushroom Basil Pesto is the ultimate fusion of creamy, earthy, and herby flavors. The chestnut-infused Alfredo sauce brings a rich, nutty depth to tender grilled chicken, while crispy sage-roasted potatoes and a bold mushroom basil pesto round out the plate. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, comfort food with a twist, or a healthy, high-protein meal, this recipe hits all the marks. Perfect for entertaining or elevating your weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves minced
0.75 cup roasted chestnuts peeled and chopped
0.5 cup Greek yogurt full fat
0.5 cup heavy cream
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
juice of 0.5 lemon
to garnish fresh parsley chopped
1 lb baby potatoes halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh sage finely chopped
to taste salt and pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup mushrooms roughly chopped
1 cup fresh basil leaves
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove
zest of 0.5 lemon
0.25 cup olive oil
to taste salt
optional 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts or walnuts
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, sage, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping once halfway.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add chopped roasted chestnuts and stir 2 minutes.
4. Stir in heavy cream, Greek yogurt, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened slightly. Return sliced chicken to skillet and simmer 2 more minutes in the sauce.
5. In a food processor, blend mushrooms, basil, Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil until smooth with slight texture. Season with salt. Add pine nuts if desired.
6. Assemble the dish: plate chicken with Alfredo sauce, add roasted potatoes, and top with mushroom basil pesto. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a richer, smoother Alfredo sauce that won’t curdle.
Always rest your chicken before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.
Roast the chestnuts a day ahead to save time when cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Searing, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: easy dinner, Greek chicken, Alfredo, mushroom pesto, healthy comfort food