Description
This dish brings together chili-spiced chicken bites, crispy parmesan asparagus, roasted herb potatoes, and a velvety smoked feta Alfredo sauce. It’s the perfect blend of rustic Mediterranean flavor and creamy comfort, ideal for a nourishing dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
¾ cup smoked feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil (for potatoes)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme or rosemary)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Marinate the cubed chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
3. Toss cubed potatoes with olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes or until golden.
4. Place trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan. Roast for 12–15 minutes.
5. Heat a skillet and sear the marinated chicken in olive oil, cooking until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).
6. In a saucepan, bring heavy cream to a simmer. Stir in smoked feta until melted and smooth. Season with cracked pepper.
7. Plate the potatoes, asparagus, and chicken. Drizzle with the smoked feta Alfredo sauce.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and a final crack of pepper.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Use regular feta with a pinch of smoked paprika if smoked feta isn’t available.
Reheat the Alfredo sauce slowly with a splash of cream to avoid curdling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasted + Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, feta sauce, parmesan asparagus, chili chicken