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Whole30 Marry Me Chicken

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An easy skillet dish with a rich, tangy sauce made with coconut cream and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a Whole30-friendly weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1″ cubes
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt (or plain salt, divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 1 (13.66 oz) can full-fat unsweetened canned coconut cream, chilled; use only the solid part
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1–2 tablespoons arrowroot or potato starch
  • 1 (8 oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained, blotted dry, and chopped
  • 0.5 ounces fresh basil (optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil and warm until shimmering.
  2. Season cubed chicken with 1 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the chicken in a single layer and brown in batches if needed.
  3. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). In the final minute, add 1 tablespoon minced garlic to bloom.
  4. Whisk together 1 cup chicken broth with 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic salt in a bowl. Stir in 1–2 tablespoons arrowroot until smooth.
  5. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and stir for 30–60 seconds to warm.
  6. Add the solid coconut cream and stir until melted and combines with the tomatoes.
  7. Pour in the broth mixture, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  8. If too thin, whisk 1 teaspoon arrowroot with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir in. Cook until glossy.
  9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with torn fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Chilled coconut cream is essential for richness. Use non-oily sun-dried tomatoes for better flavor. Can swap sun-dried tomatoes for roasted red peppers and use chicken thighs for juicier meat.

Find it online: https://www.wholesomeeasy.com/whole30-marry-me-chicken/