🍇 Creamy Lemon Chicken Alfredo with Fig-Balsamic Drizzle brings a bright Mediterranean twist to a comforting classic. Juicy lemon-herb chicken, creamy garlic Alfredo sauce, and Parmesan-crusted roasted potatoes are elevated by a sweet, tangy fig-balsamic drizzle. 🧄✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Lemon-Herb Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon 🍋
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🧄 Lemon-Herb Alfredo Sauce
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Zest of ½ lemon 🍋
• 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Parmesan-Crusted Roasted Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍇 Fig-Balsamic Drizzle
• 2 tbsp fig preserves
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Water (to thin, if needed)
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🍃 Garnish
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• Lemon wedges for serving 🍋
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🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate & Grill the Chicken
• In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Toss chicken slices in the marinade.
• Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked.
• Keep warm.
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2. Make the Lemon-Herb Alfredo Sauce
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and fresh parsley or dill, if using.
• Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Keep warm.
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3. Roast the Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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4. Prepare the Fig-Balsamic Drizzle
• In a small saucepan, gently heat fig preserves and balsamic vinegar.
• Stir until combined and smooth, adding water as needed to reach a drizzleable consistency.
• Keep warm.
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5. Assemble the Plate
• Serve the lemon-herb chicken slices over the creamy Alfredo sauce.
• Add roasted Parmesan potatoes on the side.
• Drizzle with the fig-balsamic sauce and garnish with parsley.
• Serve immediately with a lemon wedge on the side.
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✨ A creamy, zesty, and slightly sweet dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
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