Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ lbs Chicken breast, diced small
- 1 ¾ tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tsp oregano
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 12 oz gluten-free farfalle
- 4 tbsp dairy free butter
- 2 tbsp minced onion
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ⅔ tbsp gluten free 1:1 flour
- 2 cups dairy free heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 8 oz dairy free parmesan, shredded
- 2 tbsp pasta water, as needed
Instructions
- Boil the gluten-free farfalle in salted water according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
- In a small bowl, combine the diced chicken with sweet smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt, tossing thoroughly to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken; sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt dairy free butter and add minced onion, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt; sauté for about one minute.
- Sprinkle the gluten free flour into the skillet, stirring well.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and dairy free heavy cream, then stir in chopped spinach and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
- Add melted dairy free parmesan to the sauce and stir until fully melted.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat, using reserved pasta water as needed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and gently stir to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, trim and dice chicken uniformly. Reserve pasta water for a glossy sauce. Adjust salt based on the cheese used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg