Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo, a satisfying twist on the classic dish. Tender chicken, savory seasonings, and dairy-free ingredients come together to create a luscious pasta meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken Seasoning:
- 1 1/4 lbs Chicken breast (diced small)
- 1 3/4 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Pasta:
- 12 oz gluten-free farfalle
Sauce:
- 4 tbsp dairy-free butter
- 2 tbsp minced onion
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1 2/3 tbsp gluten-free 1:1 flour
- 2 cups dairy-free heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 8 oz dairy-free parmesan (shredded)
- 2 tbsp pasta water (as needed)
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook the farfalle according to package instructions, then drain and set aside, saving some pasta water.
- Season the Chicken: Combine chicken and seasonings in a bowl.
- Sear the Chicken: Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, add sauce seasonings, and simmer.
- Add Flour: Incorporate flour into the skillet, stirring well.
- Simmer: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, add spinach, and simmer until creamy.
- Stir in Parmesan: Melt dairy-free parmesan into the sauce until smooth.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Mix the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
- Finish: Add cooked chicken to the pasta and sauce, stirring gently. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Dairy-Free, Chicken Alfredo, Pasta, Gluten-Free, Italian Cuisine
