🥑 Greek Chicken Alfredo with Avocado-Lemon Pesto Sauce is creamy, vibrant, and absolutely irresistible! Garlic-herb grilled chicken bites top a bed of lemony, dill-scented Alfredo pasta, with crispy Parmesan-garlic roasted potatoes on the side — finished with a luxurious, tangy avocado-lemon pesto drizzle. 🍋🌿✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Garlic-Herb Grilled Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Zest of 1 lemon 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍝 Lemon-Dill Alfredo Pasta
• 6 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
• Zest and juice of ½ lemon
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Parmesan-Garlic Roasted Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp dried parsley or oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥑 Creamy Avocado-Lemon Pesto Sauce
• ½ ripe avocado
• 2 tbsp basil pesto
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or a splash of olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Water to thin if needed
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🍃 Garnish
• Extra fresh dill or parsley
• Lemon wedges
• Parmesan shavings
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🔥 Instructions
1. Roast the Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, herbs, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.
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2. Grill the Chicken
• Toss chicken bites with olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
• Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat until juicy and golden, about 4–5 minutes per side. Set aside.
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3. Prepare the Alfredo Pasta
• Cook pasta according to package instructions.
• In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
• Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill.
• Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
• Toss in the cooked pasta and coat evenly. Season to taste.
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4. Make the Avocado-Lemon Pesto Sauce
• In a blender, combine avocado, pesto, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt or olive oil.
• Blend until creamy and smooth. Add a splash of water if needed for a drizzleable consistency.
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5. Assemble the Bowl
• Serve a generous portion of lemon-dill Alfredo pasta topped with grilled chicken.
• Add a side of Parmesan-garlic roasted potatoes.
• Drizzle everything with the creamy avocado-lemon pesto sauce.
• Garnish with extra herbs, Parmesan, and lemon wedges.
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✨ Fresh, creamy, herbaceous, and comforting — every bite bursts with flavor and feels like a Mediterranean escape!
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