Recipe
Creamy Cashew Chicken Alfredo + Butternut Squash Noodles
You’ll love this fresh take on traditional Fettuccine Alfredo! Make this Creamy Cashew Chicken Alfredo + Butternut Squash Noodles for your next dinner!
Prep: 30 minCook: 15 minTotal: 45 min
Servings: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 2 heaping cups raw cashews
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- About 4 cups butternut squash noodles
Instructions
- Add the cashews and boiling water to a bowl. Let them soak for about 20 minutes until soft.
- Drain the cashews and add them to a food processor or high-powered blender with the nutritional yeast, chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Process until smooth.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
- Season the chicken with the remaining salt and pepper and cook in the skillet until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and add the butternut squash noodles.
- Cook for 5-10 minutes until they’re just soft, tossing frequently.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet and pour the cashew Alfredo sauce over the dish. Toss and serve!