Description
This Dairy Free Marry Me Chicken Pasta features tender chicken simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, served over gluten-free pasta.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup canned coconut milk (full fat for creaminess)
1⁄2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1⁄2 tsp red pepper flakes
10 oz (280g) gluten-free pasta of your choice
Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 min per side. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onion in remaining oil until translucent; add garlic and cook 1 min.
4. Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk, deglaze, and bring to a simmer.
5. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes; simmer 5–7 min.
6. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
7. Slice chicken and return to sauce; simmer 2–3 min.
8. Toss pasta into skillet and coat evenly.
9. Garnish with basil and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add a splash more coconut milk before serving. Adjust spice to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Dairy Free Pasta, Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Coconut Milk Sauce, Allergy Friendly Meal, Lactose Free Dinner