🥥 Coconut Cream Greek Chicken Alfredo with Cilantro Pesto brings a tropical breeze to classic comfort! Tender Greek-marinated chicken smothered in silky coconut Alfredo sauce, crispy garlic-herb roasted potatoes on the side, and a bright cilantro-lime pesto drizzle to tie it all together. 🌿🍋✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Greek-Marinated Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Juice of ½ lemon 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥥 Coconut Cream Alfredo Sauce
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup full-fat coconut milk 🥥
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
• ½ tsp dried basil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 6 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
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🥔 Garlic-Herb Roasted Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried rosemary or oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🌿 Cilantro-Lime Pesto Drizzle
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp toasted almonds or cashews
• 1 clove garlic
• Salt to taste
• Splash of water to thin (if needed)
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🍃 Garnish
• Extra cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Shaved Parmesan (optional)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Roast the Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
• Spread out on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.
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2. Cook the Chicken
• Toss chicken slices with olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through and charred.
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3. Prepare the Coconut Cream Alfredo Sauce
• Cook pasta according to package instructions.
• In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
• Add coconut milk, heavy cream, Parmesan, and basil.
• Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss cooked pasta into the sauce.
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4. Make the Cilantro-Lime Pesto
• Blend cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, almonds, garlic, and salt until smooth.
• Add a splash of water if needed for a drizzle consistency.
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5. Assemble Your Plate
• Serve a twirl of coconut Alfredo pasta, topped with grilled chicken bites.
• Add a side of crispy roasted potatoes.
• Drizzle generously with cilantro-lime pesto.
• Garnish with extra cilantro, lime wedges, and Parmesan if desired.
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✨ Bright, creamy, herbaceous, and exotic—this dish is comfort food with a tropical Greek twist!
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