Whole30 Marry Me Chicken
This Whole30 Marry Me Chicken recipe is a simple, family-friendly dish featuring succulent chicken in a rich, tomato-based sauce infused with garlic and coconut cream.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil) (Use avocado oil for a neutral taste.)
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1" cubes) (Cut chicken into even cubes for uniform cooking.)
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt (or salt, divided) (Garlic salt gives extra savory lift.)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (Use freshly cracked pepper for better flavor.)
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (Mince finely for better flavor distribution.)
- 1 can full-fat unsweetened canned coconut cream (chilled; solid part only) (Chill overnight for best results.)
- 1 cup chicken broth (Preferably low-sodium broth.)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (Adds a savory, cheesy depth.)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Use fresh oregano if available.)
- 1-2 tablespoons arrowroot or potato starch (Start with 1 tablespoon, adjust for thickness.)
- 1 jar sun-dried tomatoes (drained, chopped) (Finely chop to avoid large chunks.)
- 0.5 ounces fresh basil (Recommended for garnish.)
Instructions
Cooking Chicken
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the cubed chicken breasts and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic for the last minute of cooking, until just fragrant.
Making the Sauce
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk together chicken broth, nutritional yeast, dried oregano, remaining salt, and 1 tablespoon of starch in a medium bowl.
- Drain, blot dry, and chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add sun-dried tomatoes to the pan, then the white solid part of the chilled coconut cream, mixing until melted.
- Add the chicken broth mixture and bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Adjust the sauce thickness as needed with additional starch or broth.
Serving
- Serve your Marry Me Chicken with a side of veggies or over steamed cauliflower rice.
- Garnish with torn basil and a sprinkle of extra nutritional yeast if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat gently. You can freeze for up to 3 months.