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Hot Honey Balsamic Chicken Alfredo with Whipped Feta & Crispy Brussels Chips

Hot Honey Balsamic Chicken Alfredo with Whipped Feta & Crispy Brussels Chips


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  • Author: Luna Bailey
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Hot Honey Balsamic Chicken Alfredo with Whipped Feta and Crispy Brussels Chips is a creamy chicken pasta recipe that blends sweet heat and tangy balsamic with velvety Alfredo. This weeknight dinner features juicy chicken, whipped feta, and crunchy Brussels chips for a bold, restaurant-style Alfredo the whole family will love.


Ingredients

12 ounces fettuccine

1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

1.5 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

0.5 teaspoon black pepper

0.33 cup balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons hot honey

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 ounces feta cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil, for whipping feta

2 cups Brussels sprouts leaves

0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

0.5 teaspoon lemon zest, optional

0.75 cup reserved pasta water, as needed


Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Toss Brussels sprouts leaves with a little olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and bake 8 to 10 minutes until crisp. Set aside.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve up to 3/4 cup pasta water, then drain.

3. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1.5 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium high. Sear chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

4. Reduce heat to medium. Add balsamic vinegar and hot honey to the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes until slightly syrupy. Return chicken and turn to coat. Slice or cube and keep warm.

5. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan a handful at a time, stirring until smooth. Season to taste.

6. In a food processor, blend feta with 1 tablespoon olive oil and optional lemon zest until fluffy and spreadable.

7. Toss pasta with Alfredo, loosening with reserved pasta water to reach silky consistency. Top with glazed chicken, dollops of whipped feta, Brussels chips, and optional red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use a wide skillet so the balsamic and hot honey reduce quickly without burning.

Reserve more pasta water than you think you need so the Alfredo stays glossy when tossing.

Crisp extra Brussels leaves because they tend to disappear fast at the table.

Slice the chicken after glazing so every piece is lacquered and juicy.

Grate Parmesan very fine so it melts smoothly into the cream without clumping.

Toss the pasta off the heat to prevent the sauce from breaking.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop and oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 820
  • Sugar: 14
  • Sodium: 980
  • Fat: 49
  • Saturated Fat: 28
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20.5
  • Trans Fat: 0.5
  • Carbohydrates: 75
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 54
  • Cholesterol: 244