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Chicken Alfredo with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Creamy, dreamy vegan Alfredo with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, using plant-based chicken and dairy-free sauce—comfort food without the guilt trip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup vegan chicken strips store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened plant milk almond, soy, or oat
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside like the star it is.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic for one minute—don’t let it burn, drama queen.
  3. Add vegan chicken and cook for 5 minutes until slightly browned.
  4. Toss in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, stir until spinach wilts like your patience on Mondays.
  5. Sprinkle flour into the skillet, stir well, and slowly pour in plant milk while stirring.
  6. Mix in nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, onion powder, and lemon juice. Stir until creamy and thick.
  7. Combine sauce with pasta and toss to coat every fabulous strand.
  8. Serve hot with parsley if you’re feeling fancy—or just hungry.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 410
  • Total Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 18g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Calcium: 20%
  • Iron: 25%
  • Vitamin A: 30%
  • Vitamin B6: 15%
  • Magnesium: 18%

Tips to Enhance Flavor

  • Add red pepper flakes for a little fire (like your personality).
  • Swap spinach with kale for extra greens and sass.
  • Stir in vegan parmesan for next-level richness.
  • Don’t forget to twirl dramatically when serving—presentation matters.
Now go ahead—serve up creamy realness, twirl that fork like a pro, and remind the world: yes, it’s vegan and yes, it slaps.