dairy free Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Creamy dairy free chicken Alfredo recipe Easy delicious DF Alfredo Family favorite
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 lb of your favorite pasta shape
- 1 cup raw, unsalted cashews
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons plant-based butter (optional)
- Fresh Parsley (optional) for garnish
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch/cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Soak cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes, or boil for 10-15 minutes for a quick soak.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta is cooking, cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook in a pan with olive oil until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Drain cashews and add them to a high-speed blender along with vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If needed, add a tablespoon of tapioca starch mixed with two tablespoons of cold water for a thicker sauce and blend again until combined.
- Pour the cashew cream sauce into the pan with the cooked chicken. Add plant-based butter if using.
- Simmer for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add a little reserved pasta water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Craving a comforting bowl of creamy chicken alfredo, but dairy doesn’t agree with you? This Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo Recipe delivers the same rich, satisfying flavor you love, without the heavy cream or cheese. Perfect for a cozy night, it’s so good, even dairy lovers will be asking for seconds!