Description
A creamy, one-skillet chicken dish balanced with fresh flavors from sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt (or salt, divided)
- 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)
- 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)
- 0.5 ounces fresh basil (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the cubed chicken breasts and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic for the last minute, cooking until fragrant.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the chicken broth, nutritional yeast, dried oregano, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon of the starch.
- Drain, blot dry, and chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the sun-dried tomatoes and the solid part of the chilled coconut cream to the pan, mixing until it melts into a silky base.
- Pour in the chicken broth mixture and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- If the sauce is too thin, whisk 1 additional tablespoon starch with 1 tablespoon broth and add to the pan. Stir until it reaches the desired texture.
- Stir in the fresh basil, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with steamed cauliflower rice or roasted vegetables.
Notes
This dish keeps well for leftovers. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, use freezer-safe containers and consume within 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg