Description
This Chicken Alfredo Pasta recipe offers a quick, creamy, and indulgent meal featuring tender chicken breast and a smooth plant-based cheese sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it combines wholesome ingredients with rich, comforting flavors perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips or bite-sized pieces
Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta (or pasta of your choice)
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup plant-based heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded plant-based cheese
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts into even strips or bite-sized pieces. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, then set aside to rest.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well, reserving a small cup of pasta water for the sauce.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant but not browned. Pour in plant-based heavy cream and heat gently, stirring continuously. Add shredded plant-based cheese and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), mixing until the sauce thickens. Stir in a pinch of natural gelling agent for perfect consistency.
- Combine Pasta and Chicken: Add the cooked chicken and pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired sauce thickness. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best aromatic flavor.
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- Reserve pasta water to help the sauce stick to the pasta.
- Add cheese gradually to melt smoothly into the cream.
- Maintain moderate heat to prevent the cream and cheese from separating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, plant-based cheese, creamy pasta, quick dinner, easy weeknight meal
