Try this Easy Chicken Alfredo Recipe recipe.
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (0g)
- Sodium 0 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 0 calories
Step-by-step
- Boil enough water to cook a small package of shell noodles.
- Cook the noodles.
- While the noodles are cooking, you can either microwave or heat the BeyondMeat grilled chicken on the stove to warm it up. It only takes about 5 minutes or so.
- Once the noodles are done, drain the water from the noodles and add the can of Alfredo sauce.
- I cut the BeyondMeat Grilled Chicken strips into small cubes and added them to my noodles mixture.
- Serve immediately.
Boiling the shell noodles requires precise timing to prevent the starch from breaking down into a gummy texture that fails to cling properly to dairy-free sauces. When salted water reaches a rolling 212 degrees Fahrenheit, drop the pasta and stir frequently during the first two minutes to prevent clumping. Utilizing packaged alternatives alters the standard cooking equation, demanding adjustments in technique to achieve acceptable results.
- Substitute the packaged plant-based chicken strips with firm pressed tofu cut into half-inch cubes, pan-seared in neutral oil over medium heat for seven minutes until golden brown.
- Jarred alfredo sauce often lacks structural emulsification compared to scratch-made versions, so temper it over low heat while whisking continuously to prevent separation.
- Scaling this formulation upward requires doubling the pot capacity for water to maintain the rolling boil necessary for uniform starch hydration.
Properly drained pasta must be combined with the warmed sauce immediately while the internal temperature remains above 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Storing leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for longer than forty-eight hours causes the pasta to absorb excess moisture and disintegrate.
