🌰🌿🐔 Chestnut Garlic Greek Chicken & Sage Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Mushroom Pesto—a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish with a warm and nutty twist! Tender chicken sautéed with the subtle sweetness of roasted chestnuts and aromatic garlic, served alongside crispy garlic potatoes seasoned with fragrant fresh sage, all drizzled with a seasonal creamy chestnut-infused mushroom pesto sauce. A truly unique and comforting culinary experience! 🥔🧄🍄✨
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
* 🐔 **Chicken Sautéed with Roasted Chestnuts and Garlic:**
* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
* ½ cup roasted chestnuts, roughly chopped 🌰
* 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped 🌿
* ½ tsp dried thyme
* Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
* 🥔 **Crispy Garlic Potatoes Seasoned with Fresh Sage:**
* 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
* Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
* **Twist: Seasonal Creamy Chestnut-Infused Mushroom Pesto Sauce:**
* 8 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
* ¼ cup roasted chestnuts, finely ground
* ¼ cup heavy cream
* 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. **Prepare & Sauté the Chicken with Chestnuts and Garlic:** Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Add minced garlic and chopped roasted chestnuts during the last few minutes of cooking. Stir in oregano and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. **Prepare the Crispy Garlic Sage Potatoes:** Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, toss potato cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, fresh sage, salt, and pepper. Spread potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
3. **Prepare the Seasonal Creamy Chestnut-Infused Mushroom Pesto Sauce:** Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms and minced garlic. Cook until mushrooms are softened and have released their liquid, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the cooked mushroom mixture to a food processor or blender. Add basil leaves, ground roasted chestnuts, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. **Assemble & Serve:** Arrange the crispy garlic sage potatoes on plates or in a bowl. Top with the chicken sautéed with roasted chestnuts and garlic. Drizzle generously with the creamy chestnut-infused mushroom pesto sauce.
✨ A comforting and flavorful dish that beautifully combines the savory chicken and earthy mushrooms with the nutty sweetness of chestnuts and the aromatic sage. A truly unique and seasonal culinary delight!
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