Dairy-Free Chicken Pasta With Caramelized Onions & Pine Nuts
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 420 kcal
Ingredients
Caramelized onions
- 2 yellow onions sliced
- ¼ tsp. garlic salt
- 2 Tbsp. Nutiva buttery coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
Pasta
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
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In 12-inch pan or a cast iron skillet, heat coconut oil and 2 Tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat.
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Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until starting to soften.
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Add salt, reduce heat to medium low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes, or until onions are soft and golden brown.
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While onions are caramelizing, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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Season chicken with spices.
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In separate pan, heat olive oil on medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and cook 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Add Alfredo sauce ingredients; stir to combine.
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Add onions and cooked pasta; toss to combine.
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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.