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A plate of creamy fettuccine alfredo topped with smoky chicken strips, charred green beans, and a dollop of white feta cream.
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Smoky Paprika Chicken Alfredo with Lemon Feta Whip & Charred Green Beans

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 850kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 16 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmigiano -Reggiano, freshly grated
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.
  • In a food processor, blend feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth; set aside for garnish.
  • Season chicken strips evenly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat; add green beans and sear until charred and tender-crisp, then remove from pan.
  • Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet and cook chicken over medium-high heat until golden brown and cooked through (165°F), then remove and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the skillet, and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally until slightly reduced.
  • Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
  • Incorporate the cooked pasta and chicken into the Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly.
  • Plate the pasta and top with charred green beans and a dollop of the lemon feta whip.