Description
Indulge in a luxurious meal with this Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Alfredo served alongside flavorful Basil Pesto Potatoes. This dish combines tender chicken in a rich mushroom cream sauce with al dente pasta, complemented by savory roasted baby potatoes tossed in fragrant basil pesto. A delightful Italian-American fusion that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Alfredo:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 pound fettuccine or pasta of choice, cooked and drained
For Basil Pesto Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender. Toss with basil pesto.
- In a skillet, cook seasoned chicken in olive oil until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and cook mushrooms in butter until browned. Add garlic, cream, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet, add cooked pasta, and heat through. Serve chicken Alfredo with pesto-roasted potatoes, garnished with parsley or basil.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade basil pesto.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter option instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg