Dairy Free Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Bring classic comfort to your dinner table with this crowd-pleasing meal. It delivers rich restaurant-quality flavor that everyone will love.
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Pasta
- 1 1/2 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 12 oz Fettuccine
- 3 cups Broccoli Florets
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 1 cup Raw Cashews
- 3 tbsp Dairy Free Butter
- 5 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Plain Almond Milk
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp White Miso Paste
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, Chopped
Instructions
- Place the cashews in a small pot, cover with water by 2 inches, and boil for 10 minutes until very soft. Drain and set aside.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally so they cook evenly, then season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and it reaches 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package directions, adding the broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
- Lower the skillet heat to medium, melt the dairy free butter, and sauté the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the softened cashews, garlic butter, almond milk, chicken broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, miso paste, salt, and nutmeg to a blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until completely silky and smooth.
- Pour the sauce back into the skillet and simmer over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. Add the pasta and broccoli and toss to coat, splashing in reserved pasta water as needed to make it glossy.
- Top with the sliced chicken, sprinkle with parsley and extra black pepper, and serve right away.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 906kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 60gFat: 38g