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Coconut-Lemon Chicken Alfredo with Chili Feta Cream & Crispy Parmesan Green Beans

Coconut-Lemon Chicken Alfredo with Chili Feta Cream & Crispy Parmesan Green Beans

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Add a zesty twist to your dinner table with this Coconut-Lemon Chicken Alfredo with Chili Feta Cream & Crispy Parmesan Green Beans. This easy dinner recipe features tender seared chicken in a creamy coconut-lemon Alfredo sauce with a fiery feta kick, paired with crispy roasted Parmesan green beans. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive healthy meal idea that delivers balanced flavor, texture, and comfort all in one skillet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Fusion
Servings 4 people
Calories 540 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Pot

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh green beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces pasta (bucatini or fettuccine)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
  • Toss green beans with olive oil, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F for 15 minutes until crispy.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add coconut milk, lemon juice, zest, and chili flakes. Simmer, then stir in feta and reserved pasta water.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and toss in pasta. Serve with roasted green beans and fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra sauce richness, add a splash of heavy cream or additional feta.
Green beans can be swapped for asparagus or broccoli if preferred.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 670mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2.4mg
Keyword chicken Alfredo, coconut lemon chicken, Easy dinner, healthy dinner ideas
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