30-Minute Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Creamy Chicken Pasta

Name: 30-Minute Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Creamy Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 to 6 Servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces gluten-free pasta noodles; 2 Tbsp avocado oil; ½ yellow onion; 6 cloves garlic; 1 to 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 (15-oz) can full-fat coconut milk; zest of 2 lemons; 3 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp sea salt; ½ cup fresh basil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 to 6 Servings
Calories
477 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

30-Minute Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Creamy Chicken Pasta

Tyler Espinosa

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Gluten-free dairy-free creamy chicken pasta with lemon and garlic is just one of those feel-good meals you'll want to keep repeating.

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Ingredients

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For the Pasta:

12 ounces gluten-free pasta noodles
2 Tbsp avocado oil
½ yellow onion finely chopped
6 cloves garlic minced
1 to 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped
1 (15-oz) can full-fat coconut milk
zest of 2 lemons
3 Tbsp lemon juice to taste
1 tsp sea salt to taste
½ cup fresh basil chopped, optional

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Note: I typically cook it 2 minutes less than the package says to ensure the noodles turn out al dente. Drain the noodles and set them aside until you’re ready to use them. You can cook the noodles and the sauce for the pasta at the same time.
Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and chicken breast and allow the chicken to brown for a few minutes before stirring. Continue cooking another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the chicken has browned substantially but isn’t fully cooked.
Add the coconut milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sea salt to the skillet and stir well. Bring the sauce to a full boil and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken has cooked through. Note: If you’re adding anything else, such as parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, etc., do so now.
Stir the cooked noodles into the sauce until everything is well-combined.
Taste the pasta for flavor and add more sea salt, lemon juice, and/or garlic powder to taste.