Post by Loupy on Apr 10, 2019 19:13:08 GMT -7
Healthy Chicken Alfredo (Paleo, Whole30, Dairy Free)
From: Cheryl @ 40aprons.com/healthy-chicken-alfredo-whole30-paleo/
A rich and creamy chicken alfredo made with a dairy-free cashew alfredo sauce and tender spaghetti squash "noodles." Shockingly good.
This healthy chicken alfredo is shockingly rich and creamy and satisfying.
The dairy-free alfredo sauce tastes way too close to real, cheesy alfredo sauce, but with none of the dairy! That makes it perfect for those with dairy sensitivities or lactose intolerance, those on a paleo or Whole30 diet, and breastfeeding moms whose little ones are sensitive to cow’s milk proteins.
The spaghetti squash keeps this healthy chicken alfredo focused on whole foods and totally gluten free.
It’s super quick and easy to whip up! The alfredo sauce is made in the blender, and the chicken is cooked in under 10 minutes on the stove.
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Rest time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce
1 1/2 cups raw cashews
3/4-1 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
2 cloves garlic peeled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
1 teaspoon dried basil
Healthy Chicken Alfredo
2 medium chicken breasts
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil, plus more as needed
28 ounces cooked spaghetti squash from about 1 large spaghetti squash
fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Make the chicken:
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with plenty of salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil over medium-high heat, then carefully add chicken breasts to pan.
Cook 8-9 minutes total for medium chicken breasts and 9-10 minutes for large chicken breasts, flipping once in between cooking time.
Add a little more oil to pan if necessary.
When cooked through, remove from pan and let rest 5 minutes.
Then slices into strips against the grain.
Make the dairy-free alfredo sauce:
In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients.
Blend until completely smooth and hot.
If your blender does not heat contents, transfer sauce to saucepan and heat over low heat.
Assemble the healthy chicken alfredo:
Heat the spaghetti squash through, either in the microwave or in a large skillet, then top with the dairy-free alfredo sauce and sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and more freshly cracked black pepper.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 489
Total Fat: 28g
Sat Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 72mg
Sodium: 1035mg
Potassium: 964mg
Total Carbs: 27g
Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 35g
From: Cheryl @ 40aprons.com/healthy-chicken-alfredo-whole30-paleo/
A rich and creamy chicken alfredo made with a dairy-free cashew alfredo sauce and tender spaghetti squash "noodles." Shockingly good.
This healthy chicken alfredo is shockingly rich and creamy and satisfying.
The dairy-free alfredo sauce tastes way too close to real, cheesy alfredo sauce, but with none of the dairy! That makes it perfect for those with dairy sensitivities or lactose intolerance, those on a paleo or Whole30 diet, and breastfeeding moms whose little ones are sensitive to cow’s milk proteins.
The spaghetti squash keeps this healthy chicken alfredo focused on whole foods and totally gluten free.
It’s super quick and easy to whip up! The alfredo sauce is made in the blender, and the chicken is cooked in under 10 minutes on the stove.
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Rest time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce
1 1/2 cups raw cashews
3/4-1 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
2 cloves garlic peeled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
1 teaspoon dried basil
Healthy Chicken Alfredo
2 medium chicken breasts
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil, plus more as needed
28 ounces cooked spaghetti squash from about 1 large spaghetti squash
fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Make the chicken:
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with plenty of salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil over medium-high heat, then carefully add chicken breasts to pan.
Cook 8-9 minutes total for medium chicken breasts and 9-10 minutes for large chicken breasts, flipping once in between cooking time.
Add a little more oil to pan if necessary.
When cooked through, remove from pan and let rest 5 minutes.
Then slices into strips against the grain.
Make the dairy-free alfredo sauce:
In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients.
Blend until completely smooth and hot.
If your blender does not heat contents, transfer sauce to saucepan and heat over low heat.
Assemble the healthy chicken alfredo:
Heat the spaghetti squash through, either in the microwave or in a large skillet, then top with the dairy-free alfredo sauce and sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and more freshly cracked black pepper.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 489
Total Fat: 28g
Sat Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 72mg
Sodium: 1035mg
Potassium: 964mg
Total Carbs: 27g
Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 35g
