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Whole30 Marry Me Chicken

A heartwarming and delicious Whole30-friendly dish featuring tender chicken, creamy coconut, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for date nights or family dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil) Substitute with avocado oil if desired.
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" cubes Can substitute with chicken thighs or firm tofu.
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt (or salt, divided)
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • 1 13.66-ounce can full-fat unsweetened canned coconut cream (chilled; solid part only) Ensure it's chilled for easy scooping.
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1-2 tablespoons arrowroot or potato starch
  • 1 8-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes (drained, blotted dry, and chopped—about a 1/3 cup)
  • 0.5 ounces fresh basil Optional, but highly recommended.

Method
 

Cooking Chicken
  1. Heat the olive oil or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the cubed chicken, seasoning with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. In the last minute of cooking, stir in the minced garlic, allowing it to become fragrant.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. While the chicken cooks, whisk together the chicken broth, nutritional yeast, dried oregano, the remaining salt, and 1 tablespoon of your chosen starch in a medium bowl.
  2. Prepare your sun-dried tomatoes by draining, blotting dry, and chopping them finely.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Once the chicken is ready, add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan and mix well.
  2. Incorporate only the solid part of the chilled coconut cream, stirring until melted.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth mixture and bring it to a boil; reduce to a simmer and let it thicken, which should take about 5 minutes.
  4. Adjust the thickness using additional chicken broth or starch as needed.
  5. Taste and season with more salt if desired, then serve alongside your favorite veggies or over steaming cauliflower rice.

Notes

To keep leftovers fresh, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water or broth. Can also be frozen for up to three months. Experiment with spices like paprika or lemon for added flavor.