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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 maintain the depth of flavor without compromising on the dairy-free aspect.

Katie Aubin & Karlee Rotoly
Tasty Team
91% would make again
Total Time

45 minutes

45 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Dairy-Free Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Total Time

45 minutes

45 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
  • 3 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
  • 2 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divded
  • ¾ lb fettuccine pasta (340 g), uncooked
  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • 6 garlics, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 13.5 oz coconut milk (400 mL)
  • 1 cup chicken stock (240 mL), or vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • fresh parsley, minced, to taste

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 942
  • Fat 40g
  • Carbs 82g
  • Fiber 42g
  • Sugar 9g
  • Protein 62g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Season the chicken all over with 1½ teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  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. 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. 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. 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. Pour the sauce over the fettuccine and toss well to coat. Slice the chicken.
  7. Divide the pasta between bowls and top with the chicken. Garnish with parsley and serve.
  8. Enjoy!
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