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Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo

A creamy and comforting dairy-free twist on traditional chicken alfredo, ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasonings
  • 1 1/4 lbs Chicken breast (diced small)
  • 1 3/4 tsp sweet smoked paprika For added depth of flavor
  • 1 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Pasta and Sauce Base
  • 12 oz gluten-free farfalle
  • 4 tbsp dairy-free butter Can substitute with other plant-based butters
  • 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) To thin the sauce if needed

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. 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.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a small bowl, toss the diced chicken with the chicken seasonings to coat thoroughly.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until it reaches 165 degrees internally. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add the dairy-free butter and let it melt. Add all the sauce seasonings and simmer for about a minute.
  2. Mix the flour into the skillet, scraping the bottom as you go.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and dairy-free heavy cream. Whisk in the spinach and simmer while whisking for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce is rich and creamy.
  4. Stir in the dairy-free parmesan cheese until melted. Continue cooking until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
  5. Add the pasta and toss to coat evenly. If needed, add a tablespoon of reserved pasta water to thin the sauce.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Gently stir in the chicken to ensure everything is well coated. Enjoy!

Notes

Serve garnished with additional dairy-free parmesan and black pepper. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.