Description
Bring bold Mediterranean flavors to your kitchen with this Greek Chili Chicken Alfredo—a perfect blend of spice, creaminess, and crisp texture. This easy dinner idea features chili-seasoned chicken seared to perfection, bathed in a smoky feta Alfredo sauce, and served with roasted potatoes and crispy Parmesan asparagus. Whether you’re searching for quick weeknight meals, elevated food ideas, or healthy high-protein comfort, this flavorful dish hits all the right notes.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground chili or Aleppo pepper
0.5 tsp garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
0.5 cup crumbled smoked feta cheese
0.75 cup Greek yogurt, full-fat
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.25 cup whole milk or cream
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 small garlic clove, minced
Fresh parsley, chopped
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil (for asparagus)
0.25 cup grated Parmesan (for asparagus)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cubed (optional side)
Olive oil, salt, smoked paprika (for roasting potatoes)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 15–60 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
3. On the same or a second sheet pan, toss cubed potatoes with olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika. Roast asparagus and potatoes for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken in batches for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
5. In a saucepan, heat olive oil or butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in yogurt, milk, smoked feta, and Parmesan until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Let sauce thicken off-heat for 1–2 minutes.
7. Plate the chicken, spoon Alfredo sauce on top, and add asparagus and potatoes on the side. Garnish with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil or lemon zest.
Notes
If your sauce gets too thick, stir in a bit of warm milk to loosen it before serving.
Don’t overcrowd the skillet—work in batches to keep the chicken crispy.
You can use regular feta with a pinch of smoked paprika if smoked feta isn’t available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet + Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: easy dinner, Mediterranean chicken, smoked feta, healthy comfort food