Description
This Lemon Dill Chicken Alfredo is a vibrant twist on a classic comfort dish. Seared chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy lemon-dill Alfredo sauce, served with sweet roasted red pepper whipped feta and crispy parmesan zucchini. It’s a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and fresh with each bite.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
Salt and black pepper to taste
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup feta cheese
1 large roasted red pepper
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and let rest.
3. In a food processor, blend feta and roasted red pepper until smooth and whipped. Set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Add heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, lemon zest, and fresh dill. Simmer until thickened. Season to taste.
6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange zucchini and squash on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan.
7. Roast for 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp.
8. Slice chicken and plate over Alfredo sauce. Add whipped feta on top and serve with crispy zucchini on the side. Garnish with more dill and black pepper if desired.
Notes
For extra creamy Alfredo, grate Parmesan fresh off the block—it melts smoother than pre-shredded.
Let the chicken rest after cooking so juices redistribute, keeping it moist.
Don’t overcrowd the zucchini on the baking sheet—spacing helps them crisp instead of steam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: lemon chicken, whipped feta, Alfredo, zucchini