Name: Dairy-Free Chicken Pasta With Caramelized Onions & Pine Nuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 yellow onions (sliced); ¼ tsp. garlic salt; 2 Tbsp. Nutiva buttery coconut oil; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 box green lentil penne; 1 lb. chicken breasts (cut into strips); 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 tsp. minced garlic; ½ tsp. oregano; ½ tsp. thyme; ½ tsp. dried basil; ¼ tsp. dried parsley; Dash sea salt; ¼ cup plant-based cream cheese; ¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese; 3 Tbsp. Sproud plant-based milk; Fresh pine nuts; Vegan parmesan

The season of comfort food is upon us. If pasta is your go-to feel-good food, you’re going to love this delicious dish. The best part? It’s not only comforting, it’s also high in protein, gluten-free and dairy free. After just a few simple steps, you’ll be holding a bowl full of creamy pasta, mouthwatering caramelized onions and chunks of hearty chicken. If you ask us, it’s enough to soothe anyone’s soul.

Bowl of Chicken Pasta Sitting on White Background Accompanied By A Bowl Of Vegan Parmesan, A Bowl of Pine Nuts, and A Bunch Of Basil.

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Dairy-Free Chicken Pasta With Caramelized Onions & Pine Nuts

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes

Servings 4 People

Calories 420 kcal

Author Liana Werner-Gray

Ingredients

Caramelized onions

2 yellow onions sliced
¼ tsp. garlic salt
2 Tbsp. Nutiva buttery coconut oil
2 Tbsp. olive oil

Pasta

1 box green lentil penne

Chicken

1 lb. chicken breasts cut into strips
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. minced garlic
½ tsp. oregano
½ tsp. thyme
½ tsp. dried basil
¼ tsp. dried parsley
Dash sea salt

Dairy-free Alfredo sauce

¼ cup plant-based cream cheese
¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp. Sproud plant-based milk

Garnish

Instructions

In 12-inch pan or a cast iron skillet, heat coconut oil and 2 Tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat.
Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until starting to soften.
Add salt, reduce heat to medium low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes, or until onions are soft and golden brown.
While onions are caramelizing, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Season chicken with spices.
In separate pan, heat olive oil on medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Add Alfredo sauce ingredients; stir to combine.
Add onions and cooked pasta; toss to combine.
Serve topped with pine nuts and vegan parmesan.

Recipe Notes

Tips:

If at any point onions start to stick to pan, reduce heat to low and stir continuously to prevent burning.

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Nutrition Facts

Dairy-Free Chicken Pasta With Caramelized Onions & Pine Nuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 420 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Fat 31g48%

Saturated Fat 11g55%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 13g

Cholesterol 77mg26%

Sodium 425mg18%

Potassium 552mg16%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 28g56%

Vitamin A 134IU3%

Vitamin C 8mg10%

Calcium 149mg15%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.