Description
This spicy-sweet Alfredo is the ultimate upgrade to your comfort food lineup. Juicy balsamic-glazed chicken meets a creamy Parmesan Alfredo, made irresistible with a fluffy whipped feta topping and crispy Brussels chips for crunch. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, a cozy fall meal, or a crowd-pleasing pasta night, this is your go-to recipe. It’s a quick dinner that feels gourmet but comes together fast—perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Loaded with bold flavor, this dish checks every box for creamy, crispy, spicy, and savory.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 tbsp hot honey
1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
8 oz fettuccine pasta
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp olive oil (for whipped feta)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
2. Reduce heat, add hot honey and balsamic vinegar. Let it simmer until thick and sticky. Coat chicken evenly.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss thinly sliced Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 15–20 minutes until crispy.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream, simmer gently. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
5. Cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve a bit of pasta water.
6. In a food processor, blend feta, Greek yogurt, and olive oil until creamy.
7. Toss pasta with Alfredo sauce. Top with sliced chicken, whipped feta, and crispy Brussels chips. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t skip the whipped feta—it adds a tangy contrast that balances the richness.
You can re-crisp the Brussels chips in an air fryer if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg