Vegan Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Vegan Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo, a plant-based twist on the iconic Italian classic. This recipe combines tender fettuccine pasta (gluten-free if preferred) with a lusciously smooth cashew-based Alfredo sauce, seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. Golden-browned vegan chicken-style tenders add a savory protein-packed touch, while fresh parsley provides a vibrant garnish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dairy-free, wholesome comfort food is perfect for weeknight dinners or special family meals. Elevate your pasta night with this irresistible vegan Alfredo—it’s as rich, satisfying, and indulgent as the original, minus the guilt!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Fettuccine pasta (gluten-free if desired)
- 1.5 cups Raw cashews
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 10 oz Vegan chicken-style tenders
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 cups Water for soaking cashews
Directions
Step 1
Soak the raw cashews in 2 cups of water for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Step 2
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews (drained), almond milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and vegan chicken-style tenders. Cook until golden brown and heated through, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and add the blended Alfredo sauce to the pan with the chicken-style tenders. Stir to combine and heat the sauce through, ensuring it does not boil.
Step 6
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and chicken in the pan. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Step 7
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
Step 8
Serve hot, garnishing with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1811.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2202.2 |
| Total Fat 120.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3800.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 192.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.0g | |
| Protein 97.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 175.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1106.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 24.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2239.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories