Description
Comforting, creamy, and full of bold yet balanced flavors, this Chestnut Garlic Greek Chicken Alfredo with Sage Potatoes & Mushroom Pesto Cream is a next-level easy dinner idea that brings the best of Mediterranean ingredients into a rustic, hearty plate. Whether you’re planning a quick dinner or looking for a healthy comfort food recipe that feels gourmet, this dish delivers. Packed with protein, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for food ideas that please everyone, this recipe checks every box.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cloves chestnut garlic roasted (or 6 cloves regular garlic)
3 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 pound baby potatoes halved
1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
1 cup mushrooms sliced (cremini or button)
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (for sauce)
Instructions
1. Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chestnut garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, sage, salt, and pepper. Roast cut-side down for 25–30 minutes until crisp and golden.
3. Heat skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
4. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Sauté mushrooms for 6–8 minutes until browned. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
5. In a saucepan, warm heavy cream on low. Stir in roasted chestnut garlic, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and sautéed mushrooms. Add Greek yogurt last and stir until smooth.
6. Slice the chicken. Plate it over roasted potatoes and spoon over mushroom pesto cream sauce.
7. Garnish with herbs or extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For the creamiest sauce, stir in the Greek yogurt after removing from direct heat.
If you can’t find chestnut garlic, use roasted regular garlic for similar sweetness.
To save time, marinate the chicken and roast the garlic a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated portion
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: easy dinner, healthy comfort food, Alfredo chicken, Greek chicken, pesto Alfredo, sage potatoes, mushroom Alfredo, quick gourmet meal