Description
A luxurious yet approachable easy dinner that layers herby seared chicken in a velvety Alfredo enriched with truffle oil and tangy feta, crowned by crispy Parmesan leeks. Perfect for dinner ideas, pasta night, and food ideas when you want an easy recipe that still feels special.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, basil)
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (room temperature)
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ tsp truffle oil (adjust to taste)
2 medium leeks, thinly sliced into rings
1 tbsp olive oil (for leeks)
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan (for leeks)
1 pinch kosher salt (for leeks)
1 pinch black pepper (for leeks)
12 oz fettuccine, cooked al dente (optional)
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or thyme (for garnish)
4 lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; sear 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through.
2. Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss leeks with olive oil, Parmesan, salt, and pepper on a lined sheet; roast 12–15 minutes, stirring once, until crisp.
3. In a saucepan melt butter; sauté garlic 1–2 minutes. Add cream, then whisk in feta until smooth; add Parmesan to thicken.
4. Stir in truffle oil to taste. Return chicken and sauce to the skillet; warm 1–2 minutes.
5. Serve over fettuccine if using; top with crispy leeks, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melt and crisp.
Lighten by swapping ½ cup cream for whole milk and simmering gently.
Add truffle oil at the end to preserve aroma.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 980
- Fat: 54
- Saturated Fat: 28
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 175
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, dinner ideas, pasta night, healthy snack (optional), food ideas