with Hot Honey Parmesan Roasted Asparagus & Pesto Alfredo Finish
A sweet-spicy, cheesy, and earthy masterpiece!
Tender sautéed chicken smothered in a garlic mushroom Alfredo, paired with crispy hot honey-glazed Parmesan asparagus, and finished with a luscious mushroom pesto Alfredo crowned in gooey provolone. Pure indulgence! ✨
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Chicken in Garlic Mushroom Alfredo
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🥬 Parmesan-Crusted Hot Honey Asparagus
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp hot honey 🍯🌶️
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🍄🌿 Creamy Mushroom Pesto Alfredo (Provolone Topped)
- 2 tbsp butter 🧈
- 4 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves 🌿
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2–3 slices provolone cheese 🧀
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🔥 Instructions
1. Hot Honey Parmesan Asparagus
Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
Toss asparagus with olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread on a lined baking sheet.
Roast for 10 minutes, drizzle hot honey over, then roast an additional 5–7 minutes until tender, golden, and crisp on the edges.
2. Chicken in Garlic Mushroom Alfredo
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Add garlic and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until softened and lightly browned.
Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
Season with salt and pepper. Return chicken to the skillet and coat in sauce. Keep warm.
3. Creamy Mushroom Pesto Alfredo
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic, sauté until softened.
Stir in heavy cream and basil, bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan and stir until thickened.
Season to taste.
🧀 Final Assembly
- Arrange roasted asparagus on each plate.
- Top with generous portions of mushroom Alfredo chicken.
- Spoon over the pesto Alfredo sauce.
- Layer with provolone slices and either:
- Cover plates to melt with residual heat, or
- Place under a broiler for 1 minute until bubbly and golden.
✨ Flavor Breakdown
- Creamy richness from double Alfredo layers
- Earthy depth from mushrooms and basil pesto
- Sweet-spicy kick from hot honey glazed asparagus
- Melted provolone = the cherry on top of indulgence
💡 Pro Tips
- Use fresh basil for the pesto layer’s brightness
- Broil the assembled dish briefly for a bubbly cheese crust
- Add red pepper flakes to the Alfredo for extra heat
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#GarlicMushroomAlfredo #HotHoneyAsparagus #CheesyComfort #FoodieFaves #CreamyMushroom #SavorySweetSpicy #HomeChefEats #EpicDinnerVibes
