Description
A comforting and creamy dairy-free version of classic chicken alfredo, featuring savory seared chicken and gluten-free farfalle pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs Chicken breast (diced small)
- 1 3/4 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 12 oz gluten-free farfalle
- 4 tbsp dairy free butter
- 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)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and salt it generously.
- Add 12 oz gluten-free farfalle and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a small bowl, combine diced chicken with spices: paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear until golden, then flip and cook until no longer pink.
- Remove chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet, melt dairy-free butter and add minced onion and seasonings, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in gluten-free flour to create a roux. Gradually add chicken broth and whisk until smooth, then add dairy-free heavy cream.
- Whisk until the sauce thickens, then add chopped spinach and simmer until wilted.
- Stir in dairy-free parmesan a handful at a time until melted, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Toss cooked farfalle into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as necessary for consistency.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and warm through. Serve hot with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a richer sauce, stir in a splash of dairy-free cream cheese. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce thickness as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: dairy-free, chicken alfredo, gluten-free pasta, comfort food