Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo

As you know, I’ve been trying to Paleo-ize some of Will’s favorite foods, so that his Paleo diet experiment doesn’t seem so awful. I think I’ve been doing a pretty good job with things like Paleo Pumpkin Spice Cookies and Paleo Chili, but I wanted to take on a whole other challenge – Italian food. Italian food is loaded with Paleo no-nos. Pasta, cream, breaded chicken.

So what dish to make? Will’s a fan of Fettuccini Alfredo, so Alfredo it is!

How exactly does one make Alfredo without pasta or dairy? Like this:

Replace the pasta with zoodles. Saute up some unbreaded garlic chicken, and create a creamless creamy sauce out of…

…wait for it…

…cauliflower!

Does it taste exactly like fettuccini alfredo? No – not exactly, but it is a great healthy alternative to the usually carb and cream laden dish. 

Plus, like most recipes on this blog, it’s very easy to make. 

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Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo 2015-03-15 09:03:45 Serves 4 Write a review Save Recipe Print For Chicken

1. 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
2. garlic powder
3. pepper
4. oregano

For the noodles

1. 2 large zucchinis

For the sauce

1. 2 teaspoon coconut oil
2. 2 cloves garlic, minced
3. 2 cup cauliflower florets (I used frozen)
4. 1 cup water
5. 2 tablespoons of almond milk (or dairy free milk of choice)
6. salt, to taste
7. black pepper, to taste

For Chicken

1. Rub spices into chicken.
2. Saute in a large skillet over medium high heat about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
3. Set aside.

For the noodles

1. Create noodles out of the zucchini using a spiralizer or peeler.

For the sauce

1. Place coconut oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and saute until tender.
3. Add in water and cauliflower. Bring to a boil. (Water won't cover cauliflower.)
4. Once at a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 8-10 mins, until you can easily pierce the florets with a fork.
5. Transfer to blender and blend with almond milk, salt, and pepper until it is at a smooth and creamy consistency.
6. Place sauce, chicken, and zoodles in large skillet and mix together, adding any additional spices necessary.
7. Remove from heat, dish out, and enjoy!

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