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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Whole30
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

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.

Method
 

Cooking Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add the cubed chicken breasts and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Add the minced garlic for the last minute of cooking, until just fragrant.
Making the Sauce
  1. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together chicken broth, nutritional yeast, dried oregano, remaining salt, and 1 tablespoon of starch in a medium bowl.
  2. Drain, blot dry, and chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the chicken broth mixture and bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Adjust the sauce thickness as needed with additional starch or broth.
Serving
  1. Serve your Marry Me Chicken with a side of veggies or over steamed cauliflower rice.
  2. 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.