Whole30 Chicken with White Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Whole30 Chicken with White Sauce recipe—a creamy, flavorful dish that's both wholesome and indulgent. Perfectly seared chicken breasts are nestled in a luscious, dairy-free white sauce made from coconut cream, nutritional yeast, and a hint of tangy lemon juice, thickened naturally with arrowroot powder. The garlic-forward flavor paired with fragrant parsley creates a sophisticated and satisfying meal that aligns seamlessly with your Whole30 goals. Ready in just 45 minutes and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, this recipe is ideal for health-conscious foodies who crave comfort without compromise. Serve this skillet-cooked sensation over zoodles or alongside roasted vegetables for a balanced, nutrient-packed meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
In a small bowl, stir together the arrowroot powder and 2 tablespoons of the chicken broth until smooth. This will be used to thicken the sauce.
Add the coconut cream, remaining chicken broth, nutritional yeast, onion powder, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Slowly whisk in the arrowroot mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve the chicken breasts topped with the creamy white sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.1 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.5 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3529 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.0 g | ||
| Protein | 227.2 g | 454% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 827 mg | 18% | |
*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.
