Dairy-Free Chicken Florentine Pasta

A non-dairy twist on a creamy, delicious recipe!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups penne pasta

  • 10 slices bacon

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (6 ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella-style vegan cheese (such as Daiya®)

  • 1 ½ cups coconut milk

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • ½ cup vegan sour cream (such as Tofutti®)

  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

  2. At the same time, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle. Drain pasta.

  3. While the bacon is cooking, heat olive oil in another skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, seasoned salt, and cayenne pepper, then stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.

  4. Add vegan cheese, coconut milk, chicken broth, and vegan sour cream. Mix well, cover, and cook until sauce begins to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach and bacon and cook, stirring continually, until sauce reaches desired consistency.

  5. Serve over penne.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

953 Calories
61g Fat
52g Carbs
48g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 953
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 61g 78%
Saturated Fat 32g 162%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 2589mg 113%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 48g 95%
Vitamin C 52mg 57%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 7mg 36%
Potassium 1380mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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