Description
A creamy and flavorful twist on traditional chicken Alfredo, made dairy-free for those with lactose intolerance or those preferring a dairy-free lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 12 oz gluten-free farfalle
- 4 tbsp dairy free butter
- 2 tbsp minced onion
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups 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 in a large pot of water according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
- Toss the diced chicken with sweet smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add dairy-free butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Mix in all the sauce seasonings and simmer for about a minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stirring well to avoid lumps, and scrape the bottom of the skillet for any flavorful bits.
- Gradually add chicken broth and dairy-free heavy cream, whisking until combined. Toss in chopped spinach and continue whisking until thickened (3 to 4 minutes).
- Add dairy-free parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, ensuring everything is well-coated. If too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Fold in the seared chicken gently and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to swap chicken for your favorite protein or use firm tofu. Adjust pasta type according to dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: dairy-free, chicken, Alfredo, gluten-free, pasta, quick meal, family-friendly