🧀🌿🐔🥔🍄🌟 Double Parmesan Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Crispy Sage Potatoes & Truffle Mushroom Cream Sauce
This opulent bowl is a true celebration of rich, savory flavors, featuring tender Parmesan and garlic-crusted chicken bites, accompanied by spectacularly crispy sage and garlic roasted potatoes. Everything is enveloped in an ultra-rich, creamy truffle mushroom pesto Alfredo cream sauce, generously finished with delicate shaved Parmesan. This is gourmet comfort food at its absolute finest!
Yields: 2-3 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients:
🐔🧀🧄 Parmesan and Garlic-Crusted Chicken Bites:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀 (for crusting)
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp dried basil)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🥔🌿🧄 Crispy Sage and Garlic Roasted Potatoes:
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced (for extra garlic flavor!) 🧄🧄🧄
1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped 🌿 (or 1 tsp dried rubbed sage)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀 (for coating potatoes)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🍄🌟🌿🧀 Creamy Twist: Indulgent Truffle Mushroom Pesto Alfredo Cream with Shaved Parmesan Topping:
2 tbsp butter 🧈
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
¼ cup fresh basil leaves 🌿 (optional, for pesto feel)
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀 (for sauce)
2-3 tsp white truffle oil (adjust to taste, start with 2 tsp) 🍄
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Shaved Parmesan cheese (for generous final topping) 🧀
Instructions:
Prepare Crispy Sage and Garlic Roasted Potatoes:
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
In a large bowl, toss potato cubes with 3 tbsp olive oil, 5 cloves minced garlic, fresh sage, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown, tender, and gloriously crispy, flipping halfway through.
Prepare Parmesan and Garlic-Crusted Chicken Bites:
While potatoes roast, in a bowl, toss chicken bites with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 cloves minced garlic, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Press the Parmesan onto the chicken to help create a delicious crust.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, crusted, and cooked through. Set aside.
Prepare Indulgent Truffle Mushroom Pesto Alfredo Cream:
In the same large skillet (or a clean one) over medium heat, melt butter.
Add sliced mushrooms (8 oz portion) and 3 cloves minced garlic. Cook until mushrooms are softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
If using fresh basil for a "pesto" feel, you can either stir it in now or, for a smoother pesto, transfer mushrooms/garlic/basil to a food processor with a splash of cream, blend, then return to the skillet.
Pour in 1 ½ cups heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Stir in 2-3 tsp truffle oil. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Keep warm over very low heat.
Assemble & Serve:
Reduce the heat of the Alfredo sauce skillet to low. Add the Parmesan and garlic-crusted chicken bites to the sauce and stir to coat.
Divide the crispy sage and garlic roasted potatoes among plates or bowls.
Spoon the cheesy, saucy Double Parmesan Garlic Chicken Alfredo mixture generously over the potatoes.
Finish with a luxurious scattering of shaved Parmesan cheese over each serving. Serve immediately and savor every decadent bite!
Tips for Success:
Truffle Oil Quality: As with any gourmet ingredient, the quality of your truffle oil will significantly impact the final flavor.
Sage Freshness: Fresh sage makes a noticeable difference for the potatoes. If using dried, rub it between your palms before adding to release its aroma.
Chicken Crispy Factor: Pressing the grated Parmesan onto the chicken well before cooking helps create that delicious crust.
Potato Crispiness: Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet when roasting potatoes. Ensure they are in a single layer for maximum crispiness.
Sauce Consistency: If the Alfredo sauce becomes too thick, you can thin it with a splash of warm chicken broth or milk until it reaches your desired consistency.