Creamy Avocado Pasta

This super easy throw-together Creamy Avocado Pasta needs few ingredients and is dairy & gluten-free! It takes 15 minutes to make this healthy meal.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine Gluten-free, Dairy-free

Keyword avocado pasta no cream, chicken avocado pasta, creamy avocado pasta

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 414kcal

Author Jamie

Ingredients

4 servings pasta , prepared according to package instructions (I used gluten-free pasta and prefer the fusilli shape)
¼ cup olive oil
1 medium ripe avocado
½ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 medium lemon juiced
2 Tbsp water or liquid from chicken can -- optional below
4 cups fresh baby spinach , loosely packed, about 4 large handfuls
½ pound cooked chicken , chopped into bit-sized pieces (optional)*

Instructions

Sauce: Add all the ingredients, except the pasta and chicken, to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Combine: Allow the pasta to cool slightly, then combine the cooked pasta, creamy avocado sauce, spinach, and chicken in a large bowl. Toss to coat everything in that creamy avocado sauce. I enjoy this dish warm or cool.

Notes

Vegan protein options: Green peas, swapping in lentil pasta, or a can of drained and rinsed white beans are perfect pairings with this Creamy Avocado Pasta!

Storage: Store leftover creamy avocado pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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