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

This creamy chicken pasta features gluten-free noodles tossed in a sauce made with coconut milk, avocado oil, lemon, and garlic. Chicken breast is browned and simmered in the sauce until cooked through, creating a tangy, rich dish free of dairy. The fresh lemon zest and juice add brightness, while optional fresh basil enhances the herbal notes.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Stir the cooked noodles into the sauce until everything is well-combined.
  6. Taste the pasta for flavor and add more sea salt, lemon juice, and/or garlic powder to taste.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 6 Calories 477kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 19g (29%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 to 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 6
Calories 477kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 19g 29%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.