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Whole30 Marry Me Chicken

A comforting and creamy chicken dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This Whole30 compliant recipe is packed with flavor and loved by all, even picky eaters!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil) The base for sautéing
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1" cubes) High in protein
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt (or salt, divided) To season the chicken
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper For a hint of spice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic Adds depth of flavor

For the Sauce

  • 1 13.66-ounce can full-fat unsweetened canned coconut cream (chilled; solid part only) Gives the dish its creamy consistency
  • 1 cup chicken broth For depth of flavor
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast Adds a cheesy flavor without dairy
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano For herbaceous flavor
  • 1-2 tablespoons arrowroot or potato starch Thickens the sauce
  • 1 8-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes (drained, blotted dry, and chopped) Adds sweetness and tang
  • 0.5 ounces fresh basil (Optional but recommended) Enhances flavor

Instructions
 

Cooking Chicken

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken cubes, sprinkling with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute.

Making the Sauce

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, nutritional yeast, dried oregano, remaining salt, and 1 tablespoon of starch.
  • Drain, blot, and chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Add them to the skillet with the chicken.
  • Scoop out only the solid part of the coconut cream and add it to the pan, stirring until melted.
  • Pour in the chicken broth mixture, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Serving

  • Adjust consistency if necessary and add salt to taste before serving over a bed of steamed cauliflower rice or alongside your favorite veggies.

Notes

To enjoy the best flavor, don’t skip the sun-dried tomatoes; they’re essential! This dish tastes even better the next day, reheated with a splash of broth if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 42gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 24gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Chicken, Comfort Food, Healthy Dinner, Quick Recipes, Whole30
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