Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo
This dairy free chicken alfredo is just as rich and creamy as traditional chicken alfredo, but it's 100% dairy and gluten free!
Servings: 4
Calories: 586kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 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 tsp salt
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 12 oz gluten-free farfalle
- 4 tablespoon dairy free butter
- 2 tablespoon minced onion
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1 ⅔ tablespoon gluten free 1:1 flour
- 2 cups dairy free heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 8 oz dairy free parmesan shredded
- 2 tablespoon pasta water as needed
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in alarge pot of water according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
- Add the chicken and chicken seasonings to a small bowl and toss to thoroughly coat the chicken.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Then, sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add the butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Then, add all the sauce seasonings, and simmer them for about a minute.
- Add the flour to the skillet and mix well, scraping the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream. Then, add the spinach and whisk well. Simmer while whisking for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce is rich and creamy.
- Add the parmesan cheese and stir until completely melted. Then, continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
- Add the past and toss to coat evenly. Add a tablespoon of pasta water to thin the sauce if necessary.
- Add the chicekn and gently stir to make sure everything is coated. Enjoy!
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Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freezing is not recommended.
- Cook in a saucepan over medium-low until heated through or microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals.
- When rinsing chicken, hold it as close to the bottom of the sink as possible and use a gentle stream of water to avoid splashing.
- Wash the sink and counters immediately after rinsing chicken.
- To immediately stop the cooking process and ensure your pasta is the perfect texture, you can rinse it in cold water after boiling it.
- Always check larger chunks of chicken or whole cuts with a meat thermometer to ensure they're fully cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg
