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Creamy Dairy-Free Gluten-free Chicken Pasta

Creamy dairy free gluten free chicken pasta tossed in a savory cashew cream. A quick 30-minute meal perfect for families with allergies.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Dairy-Free, egg-free, gluten free
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 skillet
  • 1 high-powered blender
  • 1 tea kettle

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup raw cashews soaked at least 10 minutes with boiling water
  • 1 1/3 cup coconut milk unsweetened
  • 1 1/2 tbsp gluten free all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • 3/4 tsp ground onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasonings
  • Make pasta according to package and reserve some of the starchy water

Instructions

  • Begin by soaking unroasted and unsalted cashews. Use boiling water and cover for a quick 10-15 minute soak
  • Cut up 3 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • Cook the chicken pieces in 2 tbsp of olive oil and seasonings (garlic powder, onion power, oregano, Italian seasoning) until done
  • Sprinkle 1 1/2 tbsp gluten free all pupose flour and coat the chicken, stirring frequently
  • Once coated add 1 1/3 cups unsweetened organic coconut milk (I like this brand) it has no gums
  • Turn down the heat and work on the cashew sauce
  • Using a high-powered blender add the cashews and about 1/2 water and blend until smooth and creamy
  • Add this mixture to the chicken and milk and stir to combine
  • Make your pasta and reserve some of the water
  • Make sure your pasta water is salted and cook until done
  • Add pasta to your chicken and ladle in some of the starchy pasta water.
  • Toss everything together and serve while hot.