Description
This Pesto Chicken Alfredo with Spicy Feta Cream and Parmesan Broccoli Crunch is a bold Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish featuring juicy chicken, creamy pesto Alfredo sauce, and a zesty layer of spicy feta. Finished with crispy roasted broccoli and parmesan for the ultimate crunchy finish, this flavorful dinner is the perfect fusion of comfort food and vibrant flair. Ideal for weeknight meals, chicken pasta lovers, and anyone craving layered texture and spice.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup basil pesto
8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. Roast for 20–25 minutes until crisp and golden.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken in 1 tablespoon olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Slice and set aside.
4. Blend feta cheese, Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Spread a layer of spicy feta cream on each serving plate.
5. In the same skillet used for chicken, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and simmer. Add pesto and mix well. Let thicken slightly. Add pasta and chicken, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
6. Spoon pasta and chicken over the spicy feta layer. Top with crispy roasted broccoli and extra parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
This recipe is best served fresh to enjoy the contrast between hot Alfredo pasta and cool feta cream.
To keep leftovers crisp and creamy, store components separately and reheat gently.
Feel free to adjust the heat by adding more or less red pepper flakes to the feta mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg