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Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo dish with creamy sauce and grilled chicken

Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo

A cozy and creamy dairy-free Chicken Alfredo pasta dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners and easy to prepare in one pan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups gluten-free pasta Cook according to package instructions
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced Use boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor to the dish
  • 1 cup dairy-free cream Use your favorite brand
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast For cheesy flavor
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference
  • to taste Italian seasoning Optional for added flavor
  • for garnish fresh parsley Adds freshness to the dish

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Cooking Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until golden brown.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
Making the Sauce
  1. Stir in the dairy-free cream and nutritional yeast, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
Combining
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra nutrition, consider adding spinach or broccoli. Use dairy-free cheese as a substitute for nutritional yeast if needed.