Dairy-Free Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Try this delightful Dairy-Free Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo recipe to satisfy your cravings for creamy pasta without any dairy. It's a mouthwatering, easy-to-make dish that combines the luxurious flavors of coconut milk, aromatic garlic, zesty lemon juice, and the subtle sweetness of shallots to create a sauce that's rich and bursting with flavor. If you want to make this dish vegan-friendly, simply skip the chicken and opt for hearty vegetables like kale and mushrooms or plant-based protein alternatives like tempeh, beans, lentils, or tofu. Substitute chicken broth with vegetable stock to maint

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the chicken all over with 1½ teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breasts, 2 at a time, and cook for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown. Add more olive oil, if needed, and Flip and cook on the other side for 4-5 minutes more, until golden brown and the internal temperature reads 165ºF (75˚C). Remove from the pan, set aside, and cover to keep warm while you repeat with the remaining chicken.

3. 3

   Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once at a rolling boil, generously salt the water then add the fettuccine. Cook according to the package instructions. Drain and return to the pot.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the shallots and garlic, season with a pinch of salt, and cook until the shallot is translucent, 3-4 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in the flour and whisk for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Add the coconut milk and chicken stock. Bring up to a low boil and cook for about 1 minute, then reduce the heat to low-medium and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and season with the remaining 2 teaspoons salt and 1½ teaspoons pepper.

6. 6

   Pour the sauce over the fettuccine and toss well to coat. Slice the chicken.

7. 7

   Divide the pasta between bowls and top with the chicken. Garnish with parsley and serve.

8. 8

   Enjoy!

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