Cheesy Noodles - Gluten and Dairy Free

Have you busted into the dairy free world of nutritional yeast yet?  I'll admit it took me awhile. . .because who wants to eat something called "Nutritional Yeast"?  Blegh! Sounds disgusting right? 

But I finally caved and well . . . I think you should too!  It's yummy and um . . . super nutritional! It makes a very delicious cheesy flavor that everyone in this family loves.   

Three cheers for oddly named food! 

Cheesy Noodles- Gluten and Dairy Free

2.5 cups of GF noodles (macaroni or penne is good!) 

2 cups, about, of frozen veggies of choice (we like broccoli, cauliflower, or a mixture of carrots, green beans, peas and corn. All are great!) 

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2 chicken breasts, chopped

1 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

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1 1/2 c coconut milk

1 c rice milk

1/4 c nutritional yeast

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp lemon pepper

1/2 tsp garlic

1 tsp dried onion

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2 Tbsp cornstarch

3 Tbsp cold water 

Start noodles boiling in a pot.  At the last 2-3 mins add frozen veggies into the noodles, to cook with them. Meanwhile, cook chicken in fry pan with thyme, salt and pepper.  Remove from skillet.  In the same skillet, add the milks, nutritional yeast, and the rest of the spices.  In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch into the cold water and whisk till smooth.  Bring the milk/spice mixture to a boil then add the cornstarch/water to thicken it.  Whisk.  Once thickened add the noodles and veggies, and the chicken.  Stir to combine.  Enjoy!