Description
Hot Honey Balsamic Chicken Alfredo with Whipped Feta & Crispy Brussels Chips is a craveable, restaurant-style pasta that blends sweet heat, tangy balsamic, and ultra-creamy Alfredo with cool whipped feta and a crunchy Brussels sprout topping. It’s a weeknight-friendly easy dinner that tastes gourmet and doubles as a showy date-night dish. Perfect if you’re searching for dinner ideas, easy recipe options, quick meals, or food ideas that feel special.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp hot honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced (for Alfredo)
8 oz fettuccine, cooked al dente
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp olive oil (for whipped feta)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp honey (for whipped feta)
1 cup Brussels sprouts leaves
1 tbsp olive oil (for Brussels chips)
salt, to taste (for Brussels chips)
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss Brussels sprouts leaves with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp and lightly browned. Set aside.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine feta, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and honey. Blend until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
3. Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Stir in balsamic vinegar, hot honey, and soy sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened, then toss chicken to coat.
5. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Season to taste.
6. Toss hot pasta with Alfredo. Plate pasta, top with glazed chicken, add dollops of whipped feta, scatter Brussels chips, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust heat by swapping hot honey for regular honey or adding chili flakes to taste.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest Alfredo; pre-shredded cheese can turn grainy.
Re-crisp Brussels chips in a hot oven for a few minutes just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop, Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
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