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Gluten & Dairy Free Chicken “Mac & Cheese” Pasta

Matteo
This gluten and dairy free mac & cheese-style pasta is cozy, creamy, and kid-approved. Made with a velvety butternut squash sauce, tender chicken, and gluten-free pasta, it's the ultimate allergy-friendly comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 495 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • blender
  • saucepan
  • strainer

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz gluten-free pasta elbow or shell
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded, rotisserie-style works well
  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk full-fat, canned
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste
  • gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond meal optional topping

Instructions
 

  • Cook gluten-free pasta according to package directions in generously salted water. Drain and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, cover cubed butternut squash with water. Boil until fork-tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and transfer to blender.
  • To the blender, add coconut milk, nutritional yeast, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until very smooth. Add more milk or water to adjust consistency if needed.
  • In a large skillet over medium-low heat, combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and the sauce. Stir gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Optional: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs or almond meal, and broil for 2–3 minutes until golden.
  • Serve warm with your favorite gluten-free sides or salad.

Notes

This dish is gluten-free, dairy-free, and kid-friendly. Use short pasta shapes, don't overcook gluten-free pasta, and feel free to add veggies like broccoli or peas. Make it vegan by swapping chicken for chickpeas or roasted cauliflower.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 9200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3.2mg
Keyword chicken, dairy-free, gluten-free, mac and cheese
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