Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo: A Creamy and Delicious Recipe for Everyone
A creamy and delicious recipe that everyone can enjoy, free from dairy.
- Author: Christiana
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and sliced
- 8 oz gluten-free fettuccine
- 1 cup cashews, soaked for 4 hours
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Cook the gluten-free fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a large skillet, heat the creamy sauce over medium heat.
- Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Gently fold in the cooked fettuccine until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute cashews with silken tofu.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more vegetable broth if needed.
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo, Creamy Alfredo, Vegan Alfredo