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Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo Recipe: Creamy Comfort Without Guilt

A delicious Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo Recipe that satisfies comfort food cravings without dairy or gluten, packed with nutrition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Diced
  • 2 tsp Sweet Smoked Paprika Substitute with regular paprika if desired
  • 1 tsp Oregano Fresh oregano for intense flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Substitute fresh minced garlic if preferred
  • 1 tsp Thyme Dried or fresh
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked preferred
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Gluten-Free Farfalle Pasta Any gluten-free pasta can be used
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Or avocado oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Dairy Free Butter High-quality option preferred
  • 1/2 cup Minced Onion Shallots can be a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Homemade blend of herbs recommended
  • 1 tbsp Gluten-Free Flour Finely milled
  • 2 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 1 cup Dairy Free Heavy Cream Full-fat coconut milk as an alternative
  • 2 cup Chopped Spinach Can substitute with kale
  • 1/2 cup Dairy Free Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for vegan version

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Mix chicken with paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper to coat evenly.
  3. Sear chicken in heated skillet with olive oil, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until 165°F.
  4. Melt dairy-free butter in the same skillet, then sauté minced onion and a pinch of salt until translucent.
  5. Sprinkle gluten-free flour over onions, whisking continuously for 1 minute. Gradually stir in broth and cream until thickened.
  6. Add spinach to sauce, stirring until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Stir in dairy-free Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Toss pasta with sauce and top with seared chicken, mixing well.
  9. Serve warm, garnishing with fresh herbs or more dairy-free Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze sauce separately from pasta for up to 2 months.

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