Dairy-Free One Pot Chicken Pasta
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Dairy-Free One Pot Chicken Pasta
Description
Dairy-Free One Pot Chicken Pasta begins by sautéing garlic in neutral oil, then cooking chicken coated with sea salt, pepper, and arrowroot powder until no pink remains. The chicken is removed while onion cooks briefly, then broth, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast are added to create a creamy base. Broccoli is added and cooked covered before quinoa macaroni is stirred in and simmered covered until noodles are mostly tender.
The chicken, peas, and sundried tomatoes are added back with seasoning, finishing the dish with a blend of textures—tender pasta, soft vegetables, and flavorful protein—within a dairy-free creamy sauce from coconut milk and nutritional yeast. The arrowroot powder aids in thickening, while coconut milk delivers richness without dairy ingredients.
This one-pot technique simplifies cooking and minimizes cleanup, making it suited for a filling lunch or dinner including vegetables and chicken. Allowing the dish to sit after cooking helps thicken the sauce further, enhancing mouthfeel and binding flavors together.
The recipe recommends using full-fat canned coconut milk and bone broth powder whisked into boiling water for a flavorful liquid base. Adjusting the broth amount ensures noodles fully cook and the sauce maintains the desired consistency. Nutritional yeast and arrowroot powder should be whisked well to prevent clumps.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1//2 cup onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbs neutral cooking oil avocado or coconut, generic cooking oil
- 1 can coconut milk about ⅔ cup cream
- 2 cups chicken broth see notes
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon salt keep salts separated, sea salt
- 1 tbs arrowroot powder
- 3 tbs nutritional yeast
- 2.5 cups broccoli finely chopped
- ¾ cup peas frozen
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes in oil
- 2 cups quinoa macaroni noodles
- black pepper to taste, ground
Instructions
- In a large wok, heat the tablespoon of oil over medium to high heat.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until sizzling and starting t brown.
- While the garlic is cooking, toss the chicken in ½ teaspoon sea salt, pepper, and arrowroot powder.
- When the garlic is done, put the chicken in the pan and continue to cook until no pink remains. Stirring often.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Add the onion to the pan and whisk together the bone broth powder and boiling water. Cook the onion for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the bone broth, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast. Whisk until combined.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add in the broccoli. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove the cover and turn the heat back up to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- Add in the quinoa noodles, stir well, cover, and cook for 6-7minutes or until noodles are mostly cooked.
- Remove the lid and toss in the chicken, peas, sundried tomatoes, and remaining salt. Stir and recover for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove lid and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat canned coconut milk for proper creaminess; avoid carton or light versions which are diluted.
- Whisk bone broth powder into boiling water thoroughly before adding to prevent clumps.
- Mix nutritional yeast and arrowroot powder well to avoid lumps in the sauce.
- Adjust broth amount as needed to keep noodles covered and cooking evenly.
- Let the dish rest a few minutes after cooking to thicken and develop flavor further.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 577 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 577kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 906mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1510mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 589IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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