Description
A creamy, indulgent Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo that captures the essence of comfort food without dairy, featuring tender chicken with a rich sauce over gluten-free pasta.
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
- 4 tablespoons dairy free butter
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 â…” tablespoons gluten free 1:1 flour
- 2 cups dairy free heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 8 oz dairy free parmesan, shredded
- 2 tablespoons pasta water, as needed
Instructions
- Boil the gluten-free farfalle in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
- In a small bowl, combine the diced chicken breast with sweet smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt the dairy-free butter over medium heat. Add minced onion, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Sauté and simmer the mixture for about one minute to release the flavors.
- Sprinkle the gluten-free 1:1 flour into the skillet and stir well, scraping the bottom to incorporate and avoid lumps.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and dairy-free heavy cream. Stir in chopped spinach. Continue whisking and simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens and becomes creamy.
- Add shredded dairy-free parmesan to the sauce, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce achieves your preferred thickness.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of reserved pasta water to thin it to the desired consistency.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet and gently stir to combine all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy your dairy-free chicken Alfredo!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and adjust seasoning as needed. Keep skillet on low heat after mixing in pasta to maintain the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg