Description
This Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, dreamy delight that tantalizes your taste buds with its rich, velvety texture and savory flavor. The combination of tender chicken and a luscious, dairy-free sauce creates a comforting dish that feels indulgent yet light.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in water for 4 hours)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine (gluten-free if desired)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest.
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, add the Alfredo sauce and heat over low until warmed through.
- Slice the cooked chicken and add it to the sauce, stirring to combine.
- Toss the fettuccine in the sauce until well coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; store the sauce and pasta separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm the sauce gently on the stove and toss with freshly cooked pasta.
- For a nut-free version, substitute cashews with silken tofu or sunflower seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate of fettuccine with chicken and sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 350 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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