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Paleo Chicken Alfredo


Use kelp noodles but if you cannot find them where you live, use spaghetti squash as an alternative. However, there will be much less sauce with spaghetti squash.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 12oz package of kelp noodles
  • 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp tarragon
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/8 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil to a large skillet. Saute the garlic over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes, then add to the skillet and cook until all sides are brown.
  2. Rinse and chop the kelp noodles. Add them to the skillet along with the tarragon, cover and cook on low for 30 minutes. Then, pour the liquid from the skillet carefully into a small container for use in the sauce.
  3. Add the cashews, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, pepper, and paprika to a blender. Cover and blend into a powder. Add the reserved pan juices slowly, blending into a thick sauce. You'll have to use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender periodically. Add the juices until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.
  4. Add the sauce to the skillet, then mix well. Cover and continue to cook for 10 minutes longer, until the kelp noodles have become tender.
  5. Zone info: 4 servings at 1 carb block, 4 protein blocks, 10 fat blocks. (9g carb, 28g prot, 15.5g fat)

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8 Responses to “Paleo Chicken Alfredo”

  1. on February 18th, 2010 at 8:07 pm Greg Livermore Says:

    What are kelp noodles and where would I find them?

  2. on February 25th, 2010 at 2:34 pm JeremyOlmstead Says:

    I just went and found them in the Soy section at Whole Foods. They look like clear seaweed in a bag. I think it was like $3 for a 12oz bag. Making it tonight!

  3. on March 24th, 2010 at 11:50 pm …and called it Macaroni o_O? « CrossFit Santa Clara Nutrition Says:

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  4. on April 21st, 2010 at 10:13 am Christy Says:

    Hey is there a substitute for the kelp noodles? Maybe spaghetti squash? I have checked every store within 25 miles and no one carries Kelp noodles. If I can use something else can you give me help on using them?

  5. on April 21st, 2010 at 10:16 am Jason G. Says:

    Yeah, spaghetti squash is definitely an alternative. It’ll have a slightly different taste, but the texture is fantastic, and just seeing something stringy makes you feel like it’s real spaghetti.

  6. on June 16th, 2010 at 4:38 pm Paleofamily Says:

    how do you prepare spaghettie squash?

  7. on June 22nd, 2010 at 4:51 pm Jason G. Says:

    You can see directions on this recipe: http://www.paleoplan.com/2009/11-22/spaghetti/

  8. on June 25th, 2010 at 7:01 pm Sandy Winslow Says:

    If you use the “powder” part of the recipe (all of the ingredients that go into the blender) and “bread” chicken with it, it is really amazing!

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