Description
This Coconut-Lemon Chicken Alfredo with Chili Feta Cream is a bold, creamy, and zesty dinner perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself midweek. The dish features golden-seared chicken in a rich coconut-lemon Alfredo sauce, balanced by tangy chili-feta cream and paired with blistered parmesan green beans for a crispy finish.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast tenders or thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 small shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
¼ cup feta cheese
¼ tsp chili flakes
1 tbsp hot water or olive oil (for chili feta cream)
8 oz green beans
1 tbsp olive oil (for green beans)
2 tbsp grated parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear each side for 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
2. In the same pan, lower the heat and sauté shallot and garlic until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
3. Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest. Let it simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 5–7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In a small bowl, mash feta with chili flakes and 1 tbsp hot water or olive oil until smooth and creamy.
5. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss green beans with olive oil, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Roast for 15–18 minutes until blistered and crisp.
6. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Serve with a dollop of chili feta cream and the crispy green beans. Garnish with lemon zest or herbs if desired.
Notes
Make the chili feta cream ahead of time for easier plating and more flavor development.
Don’t over-reduce the sauce—coconut milk thickens quickly.
Roasting the green beans on high heat gives them the best crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Coconut lemon chicken, alfredo, feta cream, parmesan green beans