Description
A creamy, indulgent pasta dinner featuring Greek-seasoned chicken, roasted Parmesan broccoli, and a velvety mushroom basil cream sauce with spinach and artichokes. Perfect for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning (oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest)
3 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon olive oil (for broccoli)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for broccoli)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for chicken/mushrooms)
2 cups baby bella mushrooms, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
8 ounces pasta of choice (penne or fettuccine)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
2. Season chicken breasts with Greek seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Set aside to rest, then slice.
3. In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil and sauté mushrooms until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
4. Reduce heat to low. Pour in heavy cream and stir in cream cheese until smooth. Add chopped artichokes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts. Stir in basil.
5. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with the sauce until well coated.
6. Plate pasta, top with sliced chicken, roasted broccoli, and mushroom basil cream. Garnish with more basil or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Make sure to rest the chicken before slicing to lock in juices.
Add a splash of cream or milk when reheating leftovers to keep the sauce creamy.
For added depth, toss red pepper flakes into the sauce for a gentle kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: American-Greek Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, spinach artichoke, creamy pasta, broccoli chicken