🍄 Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Truffle Pesto is an elevated comfort dish that blends zesty lemon garlic cream sauce with juicy chicken bites and crispy rosemary potatoes. Finished with a luxurious drizzle of truffle-infused basil pesto, it’s indulgent and unforgettable. 🍋🌿✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Lemon Garlic Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bites
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon 🍋
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍋 Creamy Lemon Garlic Alfredo Sauce
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Zest and juice of ½ lemon 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Crispy Rosemary Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
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🍄 Truffle Pesto Drizzle
• 2 tbsp basil pesto
• ½ tsp truffle oil (or more, to taste)
• 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or cream
• Water to thin (optional)
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🍃 Garnish
• Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
• Lemon wedges & extra Parmesan (optional)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
• In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side.
• Set aside.
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2. Make the Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce
• In the same skillet, melt butter.
• Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Stir in cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice.
• Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thick and creamy.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Return chicken to the skillet to coat in the sauce.
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3. Roast the Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss potatoes with olive oil, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy. Add Parmesan in the last 5 minutes if desired.
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4. Prepare Truffle Pesto Drizzle
• In a small bowl, mix basil pesto, truffle oil, and Greek yogurt or cream.
• Thin with a bit of water if needed. Set aside.
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5. Assemble the Bowl
• Plate the rosemary potatoes and spoon the creamy lemon garlic chicken on top.
• Drizzle with truffle pesto sauce.
• Garnish with herbs, lemon wedges, and extra Parmesan.
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✨ This bowl is bold, creamy, citrusy—and finished with a touch of luxury.
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