Dairy-Free Creamy Chicken
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Dairy-Free Creamy Chicken recipe! Perfect for those avoiding dairy without sacrificing flavor, this dish features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a luxuriously creamy coconut milk sauce enhanced with fresh garlic, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant herbs like parsley and thyme. Thickened naturally with a cornstarch slurry, the sauce is silky and satisfying, offering all the creaminess you crave with none of the dairy. This one-pan, 40-minute meal is as easy as it is delightful, making it a fantastic weeknight dinner option that's gluten-free, wholesome, and packed with savory goodness. Serve with your favorite veggies, rice, or pasta for a complete and delicious dairy-free comfort meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Once the skillet is hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic cloves, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add coconut milk and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering coconut milk mixture while stirring constantly to thicken the sauce.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, cover, and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes on medium heat, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Stir in fresh lemon juice and sprinkle fresh thyme and chopped parsley over the dish.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then serve hot, garnished with more parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3503 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 220.9 g | 442% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2526 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
