Description
A creamy and delicious dairy-free chicken Alfredo made with gluten-free pasta and rich, plant-based ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ lbs chicken breast, diced small
- 1 ¾ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 oz gluten-free farfalle pasta
- 4 tablespoon dairy-free butter
- 2 tablespoon minced onion
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ⅔ tablespoon gluten-free 1:1 flour (all-purpose blend)
- 2 cups dairy-free heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 8 oz shredded dairy-free parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon reserved pasta water, as needed
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of water according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water.
- Add the chicken and chicken seasonings to a mixing bowl and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt the dairy-free butter. Add minced onion, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt, simmering for about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the gluten-free flour into the skillet and stir well, scraping the bottom to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and dairy-free heavy cream. Add the spinach and whisk until combined. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce is rich and creamy.
- Add the shredded dairy-free parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted. Continue simmering until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water to thin the sauce.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, stirring gently to combine everything. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, feel free to marinate the chicken in the seasonings for a few hours before cooking.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more or less pasta water as needed.
- Vegetables like broccoli or asparagus can also be added to the dish for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg