Whole30 Marry Me Chicken
This creamy, tangy Whole30 Marry Me Chicken features rich coconut cream and savory sun-dried tomatoes, making a quick and delicious one-skillet dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1" cubes) Can substitute with boneless skinless chicken thighs.
For Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt (or salt, divided) Use fine sea salt for more even distribution.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic Add at the end of chicken cooking to avoid burning.
For the Sauce
- 1 13.66 ounce can full-fat unsweetened canned coconut cream (chilled; solid part only) Use the solid part only.
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast Adds umami; can substitute with extra salt and lemon.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano Can replace with Italian seasoning.
- 1-2 tablespoons arrowroot or potato starch Start with 1 tablespoon and adjust as needed.
Add-ins
- 1 8-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes (drained, blotted dry, and chopped) About 1/3 cup chopped.
- 0.5 ounces fresh basil Optional but recommended for finishing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Cube the chicken into 1 inch pieces and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Add the cubed chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Add minced garlic in the last minute and cook until fragrant.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together 1 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, remaining salt, and 1 tablespoon of starch in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Prepare the sun-dried tomatoes and scoop out the chilled solid coconut cream from the can.
Cooking
- Once the chicken is cooked, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan and stir. Add white solid coconut cream and stir until it melts into the pan.
- Pour in the chicken broth mixture, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking, adjusting with more broth or starch as needed.
- Stir in fresh basil just before serving.
Notes
Serve over steamed cauliflower rice or with roasted vegetables for a complete Whole30 meal. Adjust sauce thickness with starch or additional broth as desired.