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One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil split in two
  • 1 1/2 pounds organic boneless & skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1/3 cup bone broth or chicken broth (organic)
  • 7 ounces sun dried tomatoes in olive oil drained, SEE NOTES
  • 8 garlic cloves minced
  • 15 ounces canned coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 4 cups spinach lightly packed
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • Fresh lemon wedges for garnish Optional
  • Chopped parsley for garnish Optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken thighs into 1 - 1 1/2" bite-size chunks. Transfer to a large bowl. Add half of the avocado oil, arrowroot, salt, and pepper. Give everything a nice stir and be sure it is evenly coated. Set aside.
  • Heat up a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes and add the oil. Let that heat through for another minute. Add chicken to the pan, and cook for 4-5 minutes each side until golden brown but not completely cooked through. Do so in a single layer (make sure you do not crowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches!) Transfer to a bowl or plate with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the diced onion to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add 1 tablespoon of oil from the sun dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add broth to the pan, scraping from the bottom of the pan and stirring frequently. Cook until broth has reduced down by at least 50%.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes until quite fragrant and well combined, stirring occasionally.
  • Add coconut milk and nutritional yeast to the pan. Once the coconut milk has reached a boil, turn the heat down to medium-low. Add spinach to the pan and stir until slightly wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Add chicken back into the pan and sprinkle with seasoning. Stir frequently for another 7-10 minutes, letting all of the flavors marinade and allowing the chicken to cook all the way through. Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Top off with fresh lemon wedges and chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Pair with your choice of roasted or steamed broccoli, riced cauliflower, brown rice or side salad.