Description
This Pesto Chicken Alfredo with Spicy Feta Cream & Parmesan Broccoli Crunch is a flavor-packed, high-protein dish that’s both comforting and elevated. Featuring grilled pesto-brushed chicken, creamy and spicy whipped feta, and oven-roasted broccoli with a parmesan crust, this meal hits all the right notes—creamy, crunchy, spicy, and savory. Perfect for a quick dinner, healthy meal prep, or impressive weeknight entertaining. It fits the bill for quick dinners, healthy food ideas, and anyone searching for delicious dinner ideas or a new easy recipe to fall in love with.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup fresh pesto
3 cups broccoli florets
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup feta cheese
1/3 cup cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons milk or cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
2. Blend feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Add milk or cream if needed for texture.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. While hot, brush grilled chicken with pesto and let rest 5 minutes.
6. Spoon spicy feta cream onto plates. Slice chicken and arrange on top. Add roasted broccoli to the side.
7. Drizzle extra pesto or lemon juice if desired.
8. Serve immediately while everything is hot and fresh.
Notes
Use full-fat feta and cream cheese for the creamiest texture in the feta sauce.
Roast broccoli on a preheated baking sheet to keep it crisp.
Always rest grilled chicken before slicing to lock in juices.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling & Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: easy dinner, pesto chicken, spicy feta, healthy meal, broccoli recipe, high protein dinner, quick dinner ideas, chicken alfredo twist