Paleo Chicken with White Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this indulgent, yet wholesome Paleo Chicken with White Sauce recipe! Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are seared in coconut oil to golden perfection, then smothered in a velvety cauliflower-based white sauce made with creamy coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and fresh lemon juice for a dairy-free twist on comfort food. Aromatic garlic and thyme add layers of irresistible flavor, while the smooth sauce brings a richness that feels decadent without compromising your Paleo lifestyle. Ready in under an hour, this dish is ideal for meal prepping or impressing guests with a healthier spin on classic chicken and sauce recipes. Serve it over your favorite roasted vegetables or a bed of zoodles to complete this satisfying Paleo meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Instructions
Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts.
Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the garlic cloves, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Meanwhile, steam the cauliflower florets until tender, approximately 5-6 minutes.
Transfer the steamed cauliflower, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, fresh lemon juice, and sautéed garlic to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the cauliflower sauce back into the skillet and heat over low heat. Stir in fresh thyme leaves and let the sauce simmer gently for about 3-4 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them with the creamy white sauce. Let them simmer for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve the Paleo Chicken with White Sauce warm, garnished with extra thyme leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.9 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 373 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2743 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 148.7 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 870 mg | 19% | |
*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.
