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Whole30 Marry Me Chicken

A comforting and flavorful chicken dish packed with rich, savory flavors, featuring a luscious coconut cream and sun-dried tomato sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil) Excellent for cooking due to its heart-healthy fats.
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1" cubes) Choose fresh, organic chicken for the best flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt (or salt, divided) Offers a quick way to infuse flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 1 13.66 ounce can full-fat unsweetened canned coconut cream (chilled; solid part only) Ensure you chill the coconut cream overnight for best results.
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1-2 tablespoons arrowroot or potato starch To thicken the sauce.
  • 1 8-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes (drained, blotted dry, and chopped) (about 1/3 cup chopped)
  • 0.5 ounces fresh basil (optional but recommended)

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken breasts, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they’re golden brown and cooked through.
  2. In the final minute of cooking, add the minced garlic, stirring until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, nutritional yeast, dried oregano, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon of the starch.
  4. Prepare the sun-dried tomatoes by draining well, blotting dry, and chopping them into small pieces.
  5. Once the chicken is fully cooked, toss in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, stirring well to combine.
  6. Next, add only the white solid part of the chilled coconut cream into the pan, leaving the liquid behind for future use. Stir until melted and fully incorporated.
  7. Pour the chicken broth mixture over the chicken. Increase the heat to bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for approximately 5 minutes or until the sauce is thickened to your liking.
  8. If the sauce seems too liquidy, combine an additional tablespoon of starch with a tablespoon of broth in a small bowl, whisk until smooth, and add to the pan. Stir and cook until it thickens further.
  9. Season with additional salt as needed. Serve your Marry Me Chicken with roasted veggies or over a bed of steamed cauliflower rice for a complete Whole30 dinner.

Notes

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute. Incorporating fresh herbs like basil shortly before serving elevates the dish.