Description
Turn your dinner into a Mediterranean feast with this Delicious Greek Chili Chicken Alfredo. Smoky feta cream sauce brings rich tang, while golden chili-spiced chicken and roasted asparagus with crispy parmesan topping add flavor and texture. Served over your favorite pasta, it’s the perfect blend of creamy, spicy, and savory. Whether for a cozy night in or a quick crowd-pleaser, this recipe is a must for lovers of bold flavors and easy pasta dinners. Ideal for comfort food lovers, Mediterranean diet fans, and weeknight gourmet enthusiasts.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
250g pasta (rigatoni or penne)
150g feta cheese (smoked or regular block)
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
250g asparagus
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Trim asparagus, place on a baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil. Season with garlic, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 15–18 minutes.
2. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
3. Season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Sear in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden and fully cooked.
4. In a blender, combine feta, cream, garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of chili flakes. Blend until smooth. Warm gently in a pan.
5. Toss pasta with the warm smoked feta sauce.
6. Plate pasta, top with chicken and roasted asparagus. Garnish with parsley and extra chili flakes.
Notes
To intensify the smoky flavor, add a tiny drop of liquid smoke to the feta cream.
Reheat sauce slowly to maintain its creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Searing, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, smoked feta, chili chicken, easy dinner, asparagus recipes, comfort food, Greek-inspired, weeknight meals