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Whole30 Marry Me Chicken

Irresistibly Creamy Whole30 Marry Me Chicken You’ll Crave

Whole30 Marry Me Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that satisfies cravings while accommodating gluten-free and dairy-free diets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: High-Protein
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chilled full-fat unsweetened canned coconut cream Use only the solid part.
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Low-sodium is best.
  • nutritional yeast 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast Imparts cheesy flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano Italian seasoning can be an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Arrowroot or potato starch Thickening agent.
For the Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or avocado oil Healthy fats for cooking.
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breast Can substitute with chicken thighs.
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic salt Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 2 cloves Fresh minced garlic Can substitute with garlic powder.
  • 1 jar (8 oz) Sun-dried tomatoes Provides sweet-tart flavor.
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1 cup Fresh basil Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook cubed chicken breast seasoned with garlic salt and black pepper for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Whisk together coconut cream, chicken broth, nutritional yeast, oregano, and starch until smooth.
  4. Chop sun-dried tomatoes after draining and blotting.
  5. Mix cooked chicken with chopped tomatoes and sauce mixture until evenly coated.
  6. Simmer and thicken the mixture for about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot over cauliflower rice or roasted veggies and garnish with basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with your choice of protein or add extra veggies. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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