Description
This creamy, dairy-free Whole30 Marry Me Chicken is a paleo, gluten-free, and keto-friendly dinner made in under 30 minutes with coconut cream and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1” cubes
2 teaspoons garlic salt or salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 13.66-ounce can full-fat unsweetened canned coconut cream chilled; solid part only
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1–2 tablespoons arrowroot or potato starch
1 8-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes drained, blotted dry, and chopped (about 1/3 cup)
0.5 ounces fresh basil optional but recommended
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken, season, and cook until golden brown.
2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Whisk together broth, nutritional yeast, oregano, remaining salt, and starch.
4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and melted coconut cream to the pan.
5. Pour in broth mixture and simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
6. Adjust thickness as needed with more starch or broth.
7. Add salt to taste and serve over cauliflower rice or veggies.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, add more coconut cream. For a thinner sauce, add extra broth. Garnish with fresh basil for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Whole30 Marry Me Chicken, paleo creamy chicken, dairy free chicken recipe, keto marry me chicken, gluten free dinner, healthy 30 minute meal