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A plate of creamy dairy-free chicken Alfredo with bowtie pasta, chunks of seared chicken, and fresh spinach. The sauce lightly coats the pasta and chicken, with visible specks of black pepper and herbs, giving a rich and appetizing appearance.

Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo

A creamy, comforting chicken alfredo that’s completely dairy and gluten free—rich, indulgent, and easy to make!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 586

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ lbs Chicken breast diced small
  • 1 ¾ teaspoon Sweet smoked paprika for seasoning chicken
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Oregano dried, for chicken
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Garlic powder for chicken
  • ½ teaspoon Thyme dried, for chicken
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon Salt for chicken
  • 12 oz Gluten-free farfalle uncooked
  • 4 tablespoon Dairy-free butter room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon Minced onion fresh or frozen
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder for sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Salt for sauce
  • 2 cups Chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 ⅔ tablespoon Gluten-free 1:1 flour blend for thickening
  • 2 cups Dairy-free heavy cream or coconut cream
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach chopped
  • 8 oz Dairy-free parmesan cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoon Reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water.
  3. Combine the diced chicken with paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
  5. In the same skillet, melt the dairy-free butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt; cook for about 1 minute.
  6. Sprinkle the gluten-free flour over the butter mixture and whisk continuously, scraping the bottom of the skillet to prevent lumps.
  7. Gradually pour in the chicken broth and dairy-free cream while whisking. Add the chopped spinach and continue whisking until smooth. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  8. Stir in the dairy-free parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Continue cooking until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
  9. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly. Add reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
  10. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and gently fold to ensure everything is evenly coated with sauce.
  11. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 586kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 39gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1322mgPotassium: 605mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dairy-free chicken alfredo is creamy and indulgent, yet light enough for a cozy weeknight dinner. It’s comforting, easy to prepare, and perfect for sharing with family.

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