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Creamy Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 15m
  • Cook Time: 0h 25m
  • Total Time: 0h 40m
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This creamy dairy-free chicken Alfredo is a delicious and comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken strips and a rich, plant-based Alfredo sauce. Using almond and coconut milk combined with nutritional yeast and tapioca starch, this recipe delivers the classic creamy texture and cheesy flavor without any dairy. Perfect for those seeking a dairy-free yet indulgent meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Pasta

  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 12 oz (340g) fettuccine pasta, uncooked
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (250ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable or chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup (60g) dairy-free cheese shreds (optional)

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
  3. Cook Chicken: Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Sauté Onion: In the same skillet, add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent and soft.
  5. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  6. Add Liquids: Pour in the unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, and vegetable or chicken broth, stirring to combine all the ingredients.
  7. Thicken Sauce: Sprinkle in the nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk continuously and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
  8. Add Dairy-Free Cheese: If using, stir in the dairy-free cheese shreds and continue to cook until the cheese melts completely into the sauce.
  9. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the creamy Alfredo sauce.
  10. Add Pasta: Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated and the dish is fully combined.
  11. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add a fresh flavor and appealing presentation.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, increase the tapioca starch by 1 tablespoon.
  • Use gluten-free pasta if gluten-free is required.
  • You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
  • Adding dairy-free cheese shreds is optional but adds extra creaminess.
  • Adjust seasoning according to taste to balance salt and pepper.

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