30 Minute Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken (No Heavy Cream)

This sun-dried tomato chicken is delicious even with no heavy cream. My Tuscan chicken recipe, also known as the popular "marry me chicken", is made with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes and coconut milk. Serve with cauliflower rice, and you have a delicious anti-inflammatory dinner recipe idea.

I first made this recipe for my clients inside the Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan and I received such positive feedback on this recipe. I had to share it with everyone. If you want to try other anti-inflammatory recipes, be sure to check out the Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan.

My other low-carb butter chicken recipe inspired this Tuscan chicken recipe on this site. If you want to try another low-carb dinner recipe, which is also from the meal plan, try the pork stir fry cauliflower rice recipe.

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• 💖 Why You'll Love This Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe?
• 🥣 Ingredients For Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe
• 👩‍🍳 How To Make Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe?
• 🧡 Learn How To Make A Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe
• 📖 Recipe Card
• ⭐️ Pro Nutrition Tip
• 💙 Substitutions For Marry Me Tuscan Chicken Recipe
• 🥚 Healthy Food Swaps Guide
• 🍴 Variations
• 🍽️ How To Serve
• 🍳 Equipment
• ❄️ Storage
• 🥘 Meal Prep Tips
• 😷 Food Safety
• 😀 Enjoy This Marry Me Chicken Recipe!
• ❤️ You Might Also Love These
• 🤲 Pairing
• 💬 Comments

🥣 Ingredients For Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe

To make this sun-dried tomato chicken recipe, you will simply need to gather a few key ingredients and cook up an easy 30-minute dinner recipe.

1. Chicken Thighs - Sometimes I like to switch things up and use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. However, this recipe also works well with chicken breasts.
2. Sun-Dried Tomatoes - Great source of antioxidants, including lycopene, which can help protect the skin from damage that the sun may cause.
3. Coconut Milk - Good source of potassium to help regulate blood pressure. Coconut milk also contains lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid shown to have anti-inflammatory effects on the body.
4. Avocado Oil - Research has shown avocado oil has an anti-inflammatory effect, reducing CRP. However, you can also use extra-virgin olive oil, which is also perfect for an anti-inflammatory diet.
5. Bone Broth - Great for gut health and adds tons of deep flavor. Try my homemade bone broth recipe, or you can use your favorite brand of broth.
6. Green Onion - I like to use green onions for the color and milder flavor, but a white onion is perfect too.
7. Parsley- I like fresh parsley for a lot of my chicken recipes. If you don't have fresh, you can add some dried parsley for added flavor. I highly suggest you get used to using fresh herbs because they not only elevate the flavor of your dish but bring additional freshness to the meal.
8. Cauliflower Rice - Cruciferous veggies like cauliflower are great for gut health, but you can swap it out with broccoli rice too. Instead of a low-carb option, serve with cooked chickpea pasta.

See the recipe card for quantities.

👩‍🍳 How To Make Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe?

Here's how to make this easy, healthy, marry me chicken recipe.

In a medium skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add to skillet.

Cook until well browned on one side, approximately 8 minutes, then flip. Add sun-dried tomatoes, bone broth, and coconut milk to the skillet. Cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Remove from heat and mix in the fresh parsley and green onions. Allow 3 to 5 minutes to sit for sauce to thicken. Serve over cauliflower rice.

Hint: Serve this over a complex carbohydrate option, like chickpea pasta or brown rice, for a more balanced macro dinner instead of a low carb version.

🧡 Learn How To Make A Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe

Learn how easy it is to make chicken with a delicious sun-dried tomato sauce.

📖 Recipe Card

💙 Substitutions For Marry Me Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Here are a few substitutions if you dislike an ingredient or don't have one on hand.

• Chicken Thighs - Use chicken breasts or bone-in chicken thighs, but the cooking time will increase if you use bone-in chicken.
• Coconut Milk - Swap with plant-based cream or heavy cream or choice.
• Cauliflower Rice - Use brown or wild rice instead. You can also serve the Tuscan chicken over gluten-free pasta. I personally love making gluten-free corn bread and serving that on the side. Perfect to soak up all that delicious sun-dried tomato sauce and chicken.
• Sun Dried Tomatoes - Swap with canned roasted herb tomatoes, tomato puree, or a few roasted red bell peppers.

As always, all my recipes are gluten-free.

🍴 Variations

Here are a few variations for my healthy version of sun-dried tomato chicken.

• Spicy - Add a few red chili pepper flakes while cooking to add in a bit more kick to this dish.
• Bulk Up With More Veggies - Try adding mushrooms for more vitamin D. I love fresh spinach added during the last few minutes of cooking.

🍽️ How To Serve

You get a full dinner or lunch meal without much prep. I like to pair this sun-dried tomato chicken recipe with cauliflower rice. For leftovers as lunch, I also make a bed of massaged kale and top with this chicken and cauliflower right over the top.

You can also serve this with brown, wild, or white rice. It's also perfect over gluten-free pasta. I have even served this with gluten-free cornbread on the side. Simply delicious.

🍳 Equipment

Nonstick ceramic saute pan or skillets are perfect for those quick 30 minute dinner options.

I personally love the Caraway nonstick saute pan with lid. Not only is it pretty to look at, but it is also a durable non-stick pan that makes cooking easy and clean up fast.

❄️ Storage

Store any leftover marry me chicken recipe in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. I love to meal prep this sun-dried tomato chicken on Sunday evenings. Simply prep the cauliflower rice and chicken separately, and reheat when ready to serve.

Feel free to double the recipe if you have a larger family or want extras.

I haven't frozen this marry me chicken recipe, but this should last 2 to 3 months in the freezer. Be sure to store in a freezer safe container.

🥘 Meal Prep Tips

• Batch Cook Chicken - Prepare a larger batch of the sun-dried tomato chicken at once, then divide it into single-serving containers for quick, balanced meals throughout the week.
• Pre-Marinade Ingredients - Marinate your chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and herbs a day ahead to deepen the flavor and infuse digestive-supportive antioxidants.
• Prep Complementary Sides - Cook a whole grain like quinoa or brown rice, or roast a mix of gut-friendly veggies in advance, so you can easily assemble complete, hormone-balancing meals.
• Portion and Store Separately - Store the chicken and your chosen sides in separate airtight containers. This helps maintain optimal texture and allows for flexible meal combinations.
• Reheat with Care - When it's time to enjoy your meal, gently reheat the chicken and sides to preserve nutrient integrity and avoid overcooking, ensuring a nourishing dish for your gut and hormone health.

😷 Food Safety

Food safety is a serious concern, especially when preparing raw chicken. Here are a few food safety tips to be reminded of.

• Wash hands properly with soap and water for 20 seconds after touching raw chicken.
• Cook chicken to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw chicken. This is especially true if prepping a raw salad on the side.
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
• Don't wash raw chicken before cooking it. This is not necessary, as any bacteria will be killed after cooking. Washing raw chicken is the fastest way to result in cross-contamination and food-borne illness.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

😀 Enjoy This Marry Me Chicken Recipe!

If you make this delicious sun-dried tomato Tuscan chicken recipe, let me know in the comment section below.

I hope you guys love this recipe! If you make it, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think! And if you post to Instagram, I repost your remakes of your creations on my IG stories!

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🤲 Pairing

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