Dairy Free Marry Me Chicken

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time30 min

Golden, deeply seared chicken breasts are the heart of this one, rubbed with garlic powder, oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes before hitting a hot skillet for that irresistible crust. The pan drippings get built into a rich, garlicky sauce loaded with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh thyme, simmered until it's glossy and clings to every bite of chicken. Torn basil scattered over the top right before serving adds a fresh, peppery finish that balances all that savory depth. Nestling the chicken back into the sauce to finish cooking keeps it juicy and infuses it with all that flavor straight through to the thickest part. Serve it straight from the skillet with something to soak up the extra sauce — it's a restaurant-worthy dinner that also happens to be a smart, satisfying choice for a dairy free table.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
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1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp olive oil

For the sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped
½ tsp dried thyme
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Chef's tip
Choose a grated-style vegan parmesan and use the same amount.

For serving

¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes, then season both sides of each breast evenly with the mixture.
2
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear undisturbed for 4–5 minutes, until the undersides are deep golden and release easily from the pan. Flip and sear the second side for 3–4 minutes until golden. Transfer the chicken to a plate — it will not be cooked through yet.

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