Description
Creamy, spicy, and bold—Spicy Whipped Feta Chicken Alfredo with Crispy Eggplant Wedges & Chili Oil Drizzle is the comfort dish you didn’t know you were missing. A flavorful blend of juicy chicken, whipped feta Alfredo, crispy roasted eggplant, and a spicy chili oil drizzle makes this a knockout dinner idea for any night. Whether you’re after a quick dinner, a new healthy snack idea, or just love food that brings the heat and texture, this easy recipe checks every box. A rich, balanced, flavor-loaded plate made with simple ingredients—and done in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Juice of 0.5 lemon
0.5 cup feta cheese, room temperature
0.5 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 tablespoons cream cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons milk or cream
0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Black pepper to taste
1 large eggplant, sliced into 0.5-inch rounds
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon sea salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chili flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of salt
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Slice eggplant and sprinkle both sides with salt. Let sit 15–20 minutes, then pat dry.
2. In a bowl, combine diced chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
3. In a food processor, blend feta, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and milk until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
4. Heat a skillet with olive oil and cook eggplant slices in batches until golden and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per side. Or roast at 425°F for 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
5. In the same skillet, cook marinated chicken over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
6. To assemble, spread whipped feta on a plate. Top with chicken and crispy eggplant wedges.
7. Drizzle with chili oil made by warming olive oil with chili flakes, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
8. Garnish with parsley and cracked black pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
1. Always bring feta to room temperature for the smoothest whipped texture.
2. Roast eggplant instead of pan-frying for a hands-off approach.
3. The whipped feta sauce doubles as a dip or sandwich spread—make extra!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared, Roasted
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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