Description
Turn your next dinner into a restaurant-worthy experience with this Lemon Dill Chicken Alfredo. It’s a zesty, creamy twist on traditional Alfredo, elevated with fresh dill, lemon juice, and a rich Alfredo base. Topped with roasted red pepper whipped feta and served with crispy Parmesan zucchini, this dish is a complete delight. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a healthyish comfort meal, or a gourmet pasta for entertaining, this easy recipe delivers flavor, texture, and visual appeal. It’s perfect for anyone who loves fresh food ideas that feel indulgent but are simple to make.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz fettuccine pasta
2 red bell peppers
4 oz feta cheese
2 medium zucchini
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and dill. Sear in butter and olive oil over medium heat until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
2. In the same pan, add butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant. Add cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer until thickened. Stir in dill.
3. Cook fettuccine per package instructions. Reserve pasta water, then drain and toss pasta with the Alfredo sauce.
4. Roast red peppers under broiler or flame until charred. Let steam, peel skins, and blend with feta until smooth.
5. Slice zucchini into rounds. Coat with Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Bake or air fry until crispy and golden.
6. Slice chicken, place on pasta, dollop with whipped feta, and serve with zucchini on the side.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before slicing for maximum juiciness.
Reheat zucchini in an oven or air fryer to keep it crispy.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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