Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo
A creamy, satisfying alternative to classic Chicken Alfredo, made with cashew sauce and shredded chicken for a deliciously healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cashews (soaked for at least 2 hours)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 oz pasta of choice
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews. In a blender, combine the cashews, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the shredded chicken to a large skillet over medium heat. Pour the cashew sauce over the chicken and stir to combine.
- Cook your pasta according to package instructions. Save some pasta water for a creamier sauce if needed. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Serve the cashew chicken Alfredo sauce generously over the pasta and enjoy!
Notes
Pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad or roasted veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://pennykitchenz.com/dairy-free-chicken-alfredo-recipe/