Description
This Chestnut Garlic Greek Chicken Alfredo with Sage Potatoes & Mushroom Pesto Cream brings together juicy seared chicken breasts in a silky roasted garlic and chestnut Alfredo sauce. It’s paired with crispy sage-roasted baby potatoes and buttery pesto-glazed mushrooms. A comforting, elegant meal that’s perfect for both cozy nights and dinner guests.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup roasted chestnuts, chopped
6 cloves roasted garlic
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter
1 pound baby potatoes, halved
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and sage. Roast cut-side down for 30–35 minutes until golden and tender.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp). Remove and tent with foil.
3. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add roasted garlic and chopped chestnuts. Sauté for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and simmer. Stir in Parmesan and a pinch of salt. Simmer until slightly thickened. Optional: blend for ultra-creamy texture.
4. In a separate pan, sauté mushrooms in olive oil and butter for 4–5 minutes without stirring. Add salt and pepper. Finish with pesto and a splash of cream; stir to coat.
5. Slice chicken and serve over a generous drizzle of Alfredo. Add potatoes and mushroom pesto cream on the side. Garnish with herbs or extra Parmesan.
Notes
Blending the Alfredo sauce gives it an extra smooth restaurant-style finish.
Let the chicken rest before slicing to retain juiciness.
Reheat the Alfredo gently with added cream to maintain its silkiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roast, Sear, Sauté
- Cuisine: Greek Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: Alfredo, chicken, sage potatoes, mushroom pesto