Healthy Marry Me Chicken Recipe

4.86 from 7 votes

A healthier version of the trending “Marry Me Chicken” recipe. Same delicious chicken, but made completely dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be tailored to be Whole30, Paleo, and Low-carb! Your guests will definitely want to “marry me” for this recipe!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low carb, marry me chicken recipe, paleo, whole30

Method: Stovetop

Servings: servings

Author: Ashley McCrary

Equipment

Ingredients

4 large chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground pepper
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp oregano
1 shallot diced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp vegan butter
½ cup coconut milk
3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
Garnish with basil leaves

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them in half horizontally for quicker, even cooking. Pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F). Transfer to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm. (For the photos, I want to make sure they are golden, no burned but have a pretty color to them.
Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt vegan butter. Add garlic, shallots, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant and lightly golden.
Build the Creamy Base: Pour in chicken broth and stir in coconut milk, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and nutritional yeast. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and the flavors to blend.
Thicken: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer 1–2 more minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Serve: Add over gluten-free noodles, spaghetti squash, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower mash. If you are not paleo, you can serve over jasmine or brown rice.

Notes

Expert Tips

If you’re not dairy-free or paleo/w30, feel free to substitute heavy cream for coconut cream. You can also substitute parmesan cheese for nutritional yeast.
If preferred, you can butterfly the chicken breasts to make them thinner. Be aware that this will affect the cooking time

Storage Tips

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat, serve over your favorite side, and garnish with fresh basil.

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