Easy Gluten & Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo Recipe: Healthy & Delicious!

Name: Easy Gluten & Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo Recipe: Healthy & Delicious!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 pieces Chicken breast (cut into cubes); 250 grams Gluten-free pasta (fettuccine or similar); 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for cooking); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder; 1/4 cup Nutritional yeast (for cheesy flavor); 1 cup Vegetable broth; 1 cup Dairy-free milk (unsweetened almond or cashew milk); 1/4 cup Dairy-free cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground); 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Discover how to make a creamy, delicious gluten and dairy-free chicken Alfredo from scratch. This healthy, anti-inflammatory recipe is perfect for a quick 'girl dinner' and caters to dietary restrictions without compromising on flavor. Learn to prepare tender chicken and a rich, dairy-free sauce that's both satisfying and good for you.

#Gluten-free

#Dairy-free

#Chicken

#Alfredo

#Healthy

#Anti-inflammatory

#Girl dinner

#Quick meal

Creamy Chicken Alfredo close-up

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

35g

Protein

40g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Pasta and chicken being tossed in sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Plated dish with fresh parsley garnish

Instructions

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Cook gluten-free pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gluten-free pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then set the pasta aside.
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Cook gluten-free pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gluten-free pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then set the pasta aside.
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Cooking pasta al dente ensures it holds up well in the sauce.
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Prepare the chicken: While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Prepare the chicken: While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even browning of the chicken.

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Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil (if needed) and the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil (if needed) and the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Keep the heat medium-low to prevent garlic from burning, which can turn bitter.
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Make dairy-free Alfredo sauce: Whisk in the dairy-free milk, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, onion powder, dairy-free cream cheese, salt, and black pepper into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, and cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
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Make dairy-free Alfredo sauce: Whisk in the dairy-free milk, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, onion powder, dairy-free cream cheese, salt, and black pepper into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, and cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
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Nutritional yeast is key for a cheesy flavor without dairy.
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Combine and serve: Return the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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Combine and serve: Return the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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Serve immediately while the pasta and sauce are warm and creamy.

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Plate and enjoy: Transfer the chicken Alfredo to serving plates. Enjoy your delicious and healthy gluten and dairy-free meal!
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Plate and enjoy: Transfer the chicken Alfredo to serving plates. Enjoy your delicious and healthy gluten and dairy-free meal!
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A sprinkle of black pepper can enhance the flavors before serving.