Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Coconut Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Crispy Sage Potatoes & Truffle Mushroom Pesto. This dish combines tender chicken marinated in creamy coconut milk and garlic, enveloped in a luscious mushroom pesto sauce. The addition of crispy sage-infused Yukon Gold potatoes brings a satisfying crunch that perfectly contrasts the velvety textures of the alfredo. With a hint of truffle oil elevating the flavors, this meal transforms an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp full-fat canned coconut milk
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tsp dried rubbed sage)
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed potatoes with olive oil, chopped sage, and minced garlic; season with salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
- In a bowl, combine melted coconut oil, minced garlic, coconut milk, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté sliced mushrooms and garlic until browned. Transfer to a food processor with fresh basil and optional pine nuts; blend until smooth.
- In the same skillet, add full-fat coconut milk and heavy cream; simmer while stirring. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Incorporate marinated chicken into the sauce and cook until chicken is fully cooked through.
- Serve creamy chicken over crispy potatoes and top with mushroom pesto and toasted breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg