Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo
A creamy, flavorful pasta dish made without dairy, featuring tender chicken, gluten-free farfalle, and dairy-free alternatives for the classic Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lbs chicken breast (diced small)
- 12 oz gluten-free farfalle
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups dairy-free heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 8 oz dairy-free parmesan (shredded)
Seasonings and Flour
- 1 ¾ tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tsp oregano
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ⅔ tbsp gluten-free 1:1 flour
Other Ingredients
- 4 tbsp dairy-free butter
- 2 tbsp minced onion
- 2 tbsp pasta water (as needed) Use to thin the sauce if necessary.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and dice the chicken breast into small pieces.
- Measure out the seasonings: sweet smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
Cooking
- In a large pot, boil water and cook the gluten-free farfalle according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, but reserve a bit of the pasta water.
- In a small bowl, combine the diced chicken with the mixed seasonings and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until cooked through. Set aside.
- Add dairy-free butter to the same skillet. After it melts, add the minced onion, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Simmer for about a minute.
- Sprinkle gluten-free flour into the skillet and mix well to thicken the sauce.
- Slowly add chicken broth and dairy-free heavy cream, whisking until smooth. Stir in the chopped spinach and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Once the sauce thickens, add the dairy-free parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Add the cooked farfalle to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, stir to combine evenly, and serve hot.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to add seasonal veggies or substitute proteins according to your dietary needs. For vegan options, replace chicken with tofu or plant-based proteins.