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Whole30 Marry Me Chicken

A comforting and flavorful chicken dish that's simple to prepare and perfect for busy families, featuring a creamy, dairy-free sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Whole30
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil) For cooking the chicken.
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1" cubes) Cuts cook quickly and evenly.
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt (or salt, divided) Use to season the chicken.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper For seasoning.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic Adds flavor at the end of browning.
  • 1 13.66 ounce can full-fat unsweetened canned coconut cream (chilled; solid part only) Provides creamy texture without dairy.
  • 1 cup chicken broth Adds savory flavor.
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano For herbal flavor.
  • 1-2 tablespoons arrowroot or potato starch Thickening agent for the sauce.
  • 1 8-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes (drained, blotted dry, and chopped) Concentrated tomato flavor.
  • 0.5 ounces fresh basil (Optional but recommended) Adds freshness to the dish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the cubed chicken breasts to the hot oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Add the minced garlic for the last minute of cooking, cooking until just fragrant.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, nutritional yeast, dried oregano, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and only 1 tablespoon of the starch.
  2. Drain, blot dry, and chop the sun-dried tomatoes, adjusting the size based on family preference.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, add the sun-dried tomatoes to the pan, stirring to combine.
  4. Add only the white solid part of the chilled coconut cream to the pan, mixing until melted.
  5. Pour the chicken broth mixture into the pan and bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  6. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. If not thick enough, mix an additional tablespoon of starch with a little broth and add to the pan.
  7. Adjust the sauce consistency with more broth if it's too thick.
Final Touches
  1. Add additional salt to taste and serve with your favorite veggies or over steamed cauliflower rice.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and stored properly in the refrigerator. It reheats well and maintains its flavor. Use stored coconut cream carefully for best texture. Feel free to modify vegetables based on seasons or personal preferences.