Description
This Lemon Dill Chicken Alfredo is the ultimate cozy-meets-fresh dinner. Juicy seared chicken is paired with a creamy lemon dill Alfredo sauce, roasted red pepper whipped feta, and crispy parmesan zucchini and squash. Every element is flavorful, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to prep ahead.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil (for whipped feta)
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese (for squash)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting vegetables)
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, and parsley.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F.
5. Arrange zucchini and yellow squash on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with ¼ cup parmesan.
7. Roast for 20–25 minutes or until golden and crispy on the edges.
8. In a food processor, blend feta, roasted red peppers, and 2 teaspoons olive oil until smooth. Set aside.
9. In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
10. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
11. Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, parmesan, and dill. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
12. Slice chicken and place over sauce.
13. Plate with roasted vegetables and whipped feta.
14. Garnish with extra dill or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after searing to lock in juices before slicing.
For best flavor, use fresh dill and lemon zest rather than dried or bottled.
Don’t overcrowd the squash slices—space them out for crispier edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop & Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, lemon dill, zucchini, whipped feta