🧀🍄🌟🐔🥔 Double-Cheese Garlic Chicken Alfredo & Crispy Potatoes with Truffle Mushroom Pesto
This extraordinarily rich and comforting bowl is a cheese and truffle lover's dream, featuring tender garlic-Parmesan crusted chicken slices and perfectly crispy, double-cheesy garlic-roasted potatoes. Everything is generously enveloped in a luxurious, rich truffle mushroom pesto Alfredo sauce, culminating with a glorious topping of gooey melted provolone and Parmesan cheese. A truly gourmet and deeply satisfying culinary masterpiece!
Yields: 2-3 servings
Prep time: 25 minutes (plus chicken marinating time)
Cook time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients:
🐔🧀🧄 Garlic-Parmesan Crusted Chicken Slices:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into ½-inch thick cutlets
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀 (for crusting)
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🥔🧀🧄 Double-Cheesy Garlic-Roasted Potatoes:
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀 (for roasting)
¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or another melting cheese) 🧀 (for roasting)
1 tsp dried rosemary
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🍄🌿🌟 Creamy Sauce: Rich Truffle Mushroom Pesto Alfredo:
For Mushroom-Pesto Base:
2 tbsp butter 🧈
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 🍄
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
¼ cup fresh basil leaves 🌿
2 tbsp pine nuts (optional, or walnuts/almonds)
1-2 tsp white truffle oil (adjust to desired intensity) 🌟
2 tbsp olive oil (for blending pesto)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For Alfredo Cream:
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀 (for sauce)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🧀 Twist Topping: Melted Provolone & Parmesan:
½ cup shredded provolone cheese 🧀
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
Instructions:
Prepare Double-Cheesy Garlic-Roasted Potatoes:
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, toss potato cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 cloves minced garlic, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, ¼ cup shredded cheddar, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Ensure potatoes are well coated.
Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown, tender, and deliciously crispy, flipping halfway through.
Prepare Garlic-Parmesan Crusted Chicken Slices:
While potatoes roast, in a bowl, toss chicken cutlets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 cloves minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Press ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese firmly onto both sides of each chicken slice to create a crust.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crusted, and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Prepare Rich Truffle Mushroom Pesto Alfredo Sauce:
In the same large skillet (no need to clean), melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.
Add sliced cremini mushrooms and 3 cloves minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until mushrooms are deeply browned and tender.
Transfer the cooked mushrooms and garlic to a food processor along with fresh basil leaves and pine nuts (if using). Pulse until finely chopped.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in 2 tbsp olive oil and 1-2 tsp truffle oil until a smooth or rustic pesto forms. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Return this mushroom-pesto mixture 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. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Keep warm over very low heat.
Assemble & Broil for Melted Cheese Twist:
Add the cooked garlic-Parmesan crusted chicken slices to the truffle mushroom pesto Alfredo sauce and gently stir to coat.
If your skillet is oven-safe, sprinkle the top generously with shredded provolone cheese and remaining grated Parmesan cheese.
Place the skillet under a preheated broiler for 1-3 minutes, watching very carefully, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown. If your skillet isn't oven-safe, transfer the chicken and sauce mixture to an oven-safe serving dish before broiling.
Serve:
Divide the crispy double-cheesy garlic-roasted potatoes among plates or bowls.
Spoon the cheesy, saucy Double-Cheese Garlic Chicken Alfredo mixture generously over the potatoes, ensuring you get some of that glorious broiled cheese crust.
Serve immediately and prepare for an ultimate, indulgent culinary experience!
Tips for Success:
Truffle Oil Quality: As truffle oil is a star ingredient, using a good quality one will significantly impact the dish's aroma and flavor.
Chicken Crust: Pressing the grated Parmesan firmly onto the chicken ensures a beautiful, crispy crust.
Broiler Watch: The broiling step happens very quickly. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning the cheese.
Potato Crispiness: Ensure potatoes are in a single layer on the baking sheet and not overcrowded for maximum crispiness.
Sauce Consistency: If the Alfredo sauce seems too thick, you can thin it with a splash of warm chicken broth or milk.