Description
A vibrant twist on a classic pasta dish, this Lemon Dill Chicken Alfredo with Roasted Red Pepper Whipped Feta & Crispy Parmesan Zucchini is creamy, zesty, and packed with flavor. Featuring juicy chicken, rich Alfredo, tangy whipped feta, and crunchy zucchini, it’s a next-level chicken Alfredo recipe perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. Includes low-carb tips, fresh herbs, and Mediterranean-inspired toppings.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
8 oz fettuccine pasta
1 cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juice and zest
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup roasted red peppers
1/2 cup feta cheese
1 medium zucchini
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
2. In the same skillet, lower the heat and add garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then pour in the heavy cream and simmer.
3. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, and grated Parmesan. Cook until creamy and smooth.
4. Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and toss with the Alfredo sauce.
5. In a food processor, blend feta cheese with roasted red peppers and a drizzle of olive oil until smooth. Chill until serving.
6. Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice zucchini into rounds, toss in olive oil, and sprinkle with Parmesan. Roast for 20 minutes until golden and crispy.
7. Assemble by plating pasta with sliced chicken on top. Add dollops of whipped feta and zucchini rounds. Garnish with extra dill and lemon.
Notes
This recipe serves 4.
Store components separately and reheat gently to preserve texture.
Zucchini is best crisped in an air fryer or oven, not microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg