Description
This Spinach-Artichoke Greek Chicken Alfredo with Crispy Parmesan Broccoli and Mushroom Basil Cream is a creamy, comforting Mediterranean-inspired dinner loaded with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. A perfect weeknight pasta recipe combining Alfredo, spinach, artichokes, and crispy roasted broccoli.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
3 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with Greek seasoning and sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until cooked through. Remove and slice.
2. Cook pasta until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Whisk until smooth.
4. Stir in spinach and chopped artichokes. Let wilt and heat through. Use reserved pasta water to adjust thickness.
5. Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce. Stir to combine and simmer for a few minutes.
6. Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Panko and Parmesan during the last 5 minutes.
7. In a saucepan, sauté mushrooms in butter until browned. Add a splash of cream and chopped basil. Spoon over roasted broccoli before serving.
Notes
This dish reheats well with a splash of cream or milk.
Rotini or penne hold the sauce better than long noodles.
Mushroom basil cream adds depth—don’t skip it!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove + Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg