Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Begin by filling a large pot with water and add a generous pinch of sea salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once boiling, add your gluten-free fettuccine or linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the dairy-free Alfredo sauce using your pre-soaked sunflower seeds. Blend until smooth with a bit of water or stock.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or plant-based butter over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breasts, seasoning them with salt. Sauté for 7-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Using the same skillet, add the chopped leeks and bite-sized broccoli florets to the residual oil. Sauté the vegetables for about 3 minutes.
- Add a splash of white wine or chicken stock and cook for another 2 minutes until the leeks soften and the broccoli is tender yet still crisp.
- Once the pasta is ready, reserve about 1/3 cup of the cooking water before draining it. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, and your creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Toss everything together gently, adding reserved pasta water as necessary to achieve your desired consistency.
- Finally, divide the creamy 20-Minute Chicken Alfredo into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives. Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure sunflower seeds are soaked for at least 4 hours. Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Adjust seasonings to taste.
