Description
Enjoy a cozy and creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta made with plant-based cheese and natural ingredients. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken breast and fettuccine pasta coated in a rich, velvety sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or serving guests. Customize with your favorite veggies or proteins for a comforting meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based cheese (shredded)
- 3 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Seasonings and Garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve a small amount of the pasta water. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and slice into strips.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the plant-based milk and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Add the plant-based cheese gradually while whisking continuously. Sprinkle in the natural gelling agent and whisk until the sauce thickens to a luscious, creamy consistency.
- Combine and finish: Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together thoroughly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for a fresh pop of color and aroma. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and good-quality plant-based cheese for optimal flavor.
- Keep pasta al dente for the best texture and sauce adherence.
- Cook chicken evenly to maintain juiciness and tenderness.
- Add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Allow the sauce to thicken slightly off the heat before combining with pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo pasta, plant-based cheese, creamy pasta, quick dinner, dairy-free alfredo, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce