Description
Bring restaurant flavor home with this mouthwatering Spinach-Artichoke Greek Chicken Alfredo with Crispy Parmesan Broccoli and Mushroom Basil Cream. This comforting, easy dinner idea blends juicy grilled chicken, creamy spinach-artichoke Alfredo, crunchy Parmesan broccoli, and a rich mushroom basil sauce. Ideal for a cozy night or when you need impressive dinner ideas. This quick dinner recipe feeds a crowd and reheats beautifully—your next favorite easy recipe for family and friends.
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Let it rest for 30 minutes. Grill or sear until golden and cooked through. Slice and set aside.
2. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
3. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream cheese and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth. Stir in spinach, artichoke hearts, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In another pan, cook mushrooms in butter until browned. Pour in cream, garlic, Parmesan, and basil. Simmer until thickened.
5. Sauté broccoli in olive oil until just tender. Toss with Parmesan while still warm.
6. Combine fettuccine with spinach-artichoke Alfredo. Plate pasta, top with grilled chicken, broccoli, and a drizzle of mushroom basil cream. Garnish with basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
For an extra boost of flavor, sear the chicken in a cast iron skillet for crisp edges.
Use freshly grated Parmesan—it melts smoother and tastes better than pre-grated.
Don’t overcook the broccoli. You want it bright green and just fork-tender for best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg