Description
This easy dairy free chicken recipe is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor—no dairy needed! Made with coconut milk, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, it’s a weeknight win the whole family will love. All in one skillet and ready in about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken breasts
2 tablespoons avocado oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 13.5-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
½ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Salt and pepper to season
1 tablespoon arrowroot starch + a few tablespoons of chicken broth
½ cup fresh basil, julienned + more for garnishing
Instructions
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Season the Chicken
Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. -
Sear the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and set aside. -
Sauté the Garlic
Lower heat to medium-low. Add a touch more oil and stir in the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. -
Build the Sauce
Pour in the coconut milk, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, nutritional yeast, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. -
Simmer with Chicken
Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes to let flavors meld and cook the chicken through. -
Thicken the Sauce
Whisk arrowroot starch with a few tablespoons of chicken broth to make a slurry. Move chicken to the sides of the pan and whisk in the slurry. Stir until the sauce thickens. -
Add Basil & Serve
Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil. Garnish with extra basil and serve hot!
Notes
Substitutions: You can swap arrowroot for cornstarch if needed.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Protein Swap: Boneless chicken thighs also work great—just increase simmer time by 5 minutes.
Pairing Idea: Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or gluten-free pasta.
Make it Spicier: Add extra crushed red pepper or a splash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg