Description

Craving a bold and creamy twist on dinner ideas that won’t take hours to make? This Coconut-Lemon Chicken Alfredo with Chili Feta Cream & Crispy Parmesan Green Beans is everything a quick dinner, easy recipe, or healthy weeknight meal should be — zesty, rich, full of texture, and just the right amount of heat. Juicy chicken is pan-seared and smothered in a luscious coconut-based Alfredo sauce, spiked with lemon and feta. Paired with roasted green beans tossed in parmesan and chili flakes, this dish checks all the boxes for a low-carb meal, gluten-free dinner, or even an impressive food idea for guests.

Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders

1 tablespoon olive oil (for marinating)

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup full-fat coconut milk

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

½ teaspoon chili flakes

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed

1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting)

¼ teaspoon chili flakes (for green beans)

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

1 lemon, sliced into wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. Pat chicken dry and season with lemon zest, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Let marinate for 15–30 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

3. Spread green beans on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic, chili flakes, and parmesan. Toss to coat. Roast for 18–20 minutes until crispy and golden.

4. In a large skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.

5. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté briefly. Add coconut milk, lemon juice, and chili flakes. Simmer 3–4 minutes.

6. Stir in crumbled feta and simmer until melted and creamy.

7. Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over top and simmer 1 minute more.

8. Plate chicken with crispy green beans, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, and serve hot.

Notes

Don’t skip the lemon zest — it adds intense citrus flavor that balances the rich sauce.

Always use full-fat coconut milk to achieve the creamy Alfredo texture.

Give your green beans room on the pan so they roast instead of steam — that’s how they get crispy edges.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop + Roasting
Cuisine: Fusion / Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 510
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 39g
Cholesterol: 110mg

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