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Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo that’s just as rich and satisfying as the traditional version, minus the dairy and gluten!

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

  1. Boil the Pasta: Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Coat chicken with seasonings and sear in a skillet until fully cooked. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter, add seasonings, then flour, broth, cream, and spinach. Simmer until creamy.
  4. Finish the Dish: Stir in parmesan, adjust sauce thickness, then add pasta and chicken. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing for best quality.
  • Tips: Rinse chicken carefully, wash surfaces, rinse pasta in cold water, use a meat thermometer for larger cuts.

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