Name: Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Chicken (Dairy Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in half); 1/3 cup Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/2 tsp. rosemary; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 3 Tbsp. avocado oil (for cooking); 1 pkg. Explore Cuisine Chickpea Spaghetti; 2 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor; 1 Tbsp. garlic minced; 1/3 cup cashew cream cheese; 1/2 cup Sproud Plant Milk Unsweetened; 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; Lemon slices; Sliced green olives; 1/2 cup grated vegan Parmesan; 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Bring spring into the kitchen with this lovely, lemony pasta dish. You’ll sauté garlic in a buttery coconut oil, then stir in plant-based milk and cream cheese with a splash of fresh lemon juice. The aromatic sauce wraps gluten-free noodles and pan-seared chicken in a rich, creamy brightness as intoxicating and fresh as the season itself.

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Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Chicken (Dairy Free)

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 381 kcal

Author Liana Werner-Gray

Ingredients

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half
1/3 cup Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 Tbsp. avocado oil for cooking
1 pkg. Explore Cuisine Chickpea Spaghetti
2 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor
1 Tbsp. garlic minced
1/3 cup cashew cream cheese
1/2 cup Sproud Plant Milk Unsweetened
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Garnish

Lemon slices
Sliced green olives
1/2 cup grated vegan Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

In mixing bowl, combine flour, spices, salt and pepper.
Dip chicken in mixture until well coated. (Note: If chicken is dry, run under water prior to coating.)
In skillet or frying pan, heat avocado oil until hot, then add chicken. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. As soon as completely white, remove from heat and set aside. (Note: A cast iron skillet works best and gives the best flavor.)
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse with hot water and set aside. (Note: Rinsing ensures pasta doesn’t stick together.)
In pan used for chicken over low heat, add butter-flavored coconut oil and garlic and cook for 60 seconds until golden.
Add cashew cream cheese, plant milk and lemon juice and bring to simmer, stirring until well combined and creamy.
Plate pasta and chicken. Pour on lemon sauce.
Top with vegan Parmesan, parsley and lemon and olive slices.

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Nutrition Facts

Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Chicken (Dairy Free)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Fat 30g46%

Saturated Fat 12g60%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 45mg15%

Sodium 622mg26%

Potassium 291mg8%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 19g38%

Vitamin A 492IU10%

Vitamin C 12mg15%

Calcium 242mg24%

Iron 2mg11%

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