Description
This Coconut-Lemon Chicken Alfredo with Chili Feta Cream and Crispy Parmesan Green Beans is a zesty and creamy twist on classic Alfredo. Featuring coconut milk, lemon zest, spicy feta, and roasted green beans, it’s a flavor-packed chicken pasta dish perfect for dinner. A comfort meal with a bold, refreshing upgrade.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes
2 cups fresh green beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
2. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in coconut milk and heavy cream. Add lemon zest and juice, then stir in Parmesan. Simmer until it thickens slightly.
3. Cook fettuccine pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
4. Return seared chicken to the Alfredo sauce, add the cooked fettuccine, and toss together. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
5. Mash feta cheese with crushed chili flakes and lemon juice to make the chili feta cream. Set aside.
6. Toss green beans with olive oil and salt. Roast at 425°F for 15 minutes, sprinkle with Parmesan, then roast 5 more minutes.
7. Serve pasta with chicken, top with chili feta cream, and plate with green beans on the side.
Notes
This dish is perfect for 4 servings.
You can substitute coconut milk with full-fat dairy for a different finish.
Reheat gently with added cream to keep the sauce smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove + Oven
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg