Dairy Free Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach

Name: Dairy Free Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock; 1 cup full fat coconut milk; 1 cup raw cashews; 300 gram jar or bottle of sun-dried tomatoes in oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp chili flakes; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp sea salt ((or more to taste)); 1/4 tsp ground black pepper ((or more to taste)); 3 tbsp coconut oil ((or other fat or oil of choice)); 4 chicken breasts, chopped into bite sized pieces; 2 cans sliced black olives, drained ((total of 450mL)); 300 grams fresh or frozen spinach

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This dairy free sun-dried tomato chicken with spinach is about to become one of your new go-to meals. Not only does it taste amazing but it's ready in under 20 minutes. The sauce is so rich and creamy and this is a healthy one pan meal your whole family will love.

A pan with a sun-dried creamy tomato chicken dish in it topped with black olives and fresh basil.

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Why you will love this recipe:
Ingredient notes:
Recipe variations and add ins:
How to make dairy free sun-dried tomato chicken:
Top Tips:
Serving ideas:
Dairy Free Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken FAQs:
Other dairy-free meals you will love:
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Why you will love this recipe:

The taste! This tuscan inspired chicken has the most rich and creamy flavour. There is a reason this has been called dairy-free marry me chicken - it's just so delicious!
It's so easy to make! It's ready in under 20 minutes! Just like healthy salt and pepper chicken wings. And because it's made in one pan the clean up is quick and easy.
This recipe is a healthy dinner that is gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and Whole30 compliant. It's also made with no cream and no butter.
It's high in protein with 49 grams of protein per serving!

If you love recipes with spinach you also need to try the best vegan spinach artichoke dip recipe.

Ingredient notes:

For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.

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The ingredients needed to make sun-dried tomato chicken separated into bowls including chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, milk, and broth.

A jar of sun-dried tomatoes - this is the key to giving this sun dried tomato chicken recipe that delicious Tuscan flavour.
Raw cashews - to give the sauce the most dreamy creamy texture, without any cream or dairy! Be sure to use raw cashews and not roasted cashews.
Coconut milk - I recommend using full fat coconut milk for the most creamy sauce. You could also easily use another milk such as unsweetened cashew milk or almond milk.
Nutritional yeast - the key to give this sauce that cheesy flavour, while keeping it dairy free.
Sliced black olives - if you ask me olives just make everything taste better!
Spinach - you can use either fresh or frozen spinach.
Chicken breasts - I recommend using boneless chicken breasts but you could also use boneless chicken thighs if you wish.
Herbs and spices - salt, ground black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, onion powder and chili flakes all combine perfectly to give the sauce the most amazing flavor.
Chicken stock or vegetable stock - either of these can be used to help make the creamy sauce.

Recipe variations and add ins:

You can use either fresh spinach or frozen spinach for this dish. Frozen spinach just takes a little longer to cook.
If you don't like olives: omit them from the recipe.
If you are sensitive to garlic you can leave it out or substitute the garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon of garlic infused olive oil.

How to make dairy free sun-dried tomato chicken:

A blender filled with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, coconut milk and oil.

Step 1: First, make the sauce by putting all the sauce ingredients into your high speed blender.

A blender filled with a creamy red sauce.

Step 2: Blend the sauce ingredients until they are smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Place a large pan or pot on the stovetop on medium heat. Add the coconut oil and once it melts add the chicken pieces. Cook the chicken until it's fully cooked, stirring frequently so that all the sides cook evenly.

A pan with cooked chicken in a creamy red sauced topped with spinach and sliced black olives.

Step 4: Add the sauce, olives and spinach to the pan with the cooked chicken. Stir everything well to combine and heat until all the spinach is thawed (if you are using frozen spinach) and everything is warm. This should take 5-10 minutes. Then serve and enjoy!

Top Tips:

I recommend using full fat coconut milk rather than low fat as low fat is too watery.
If you don't have a high speed blender you can blend the sauce in a large food processor.

Serving ideas:

This dairy free sun-dried tomato chicken is delicious served as is but you could also serve it in different ways including:

Turn it into creamy sun-dried tomato pasta by serving it over cooked pasta noodles.
Serve it with a side kale and apple salad, no sugar coleslaw or dairy-free broccoli salad.
Top this creamy chicken with parmesan cheese or a vegan parmesan cheese if you are dairy-free.

A large pan with a cooked chicken dish in it topped with an orange creamy sauce, sliced black olives and fresh basil.

Dairy Free Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken FAQs:

Where do you find sun dried tomatoes in the grocery store?

This does depend on the store you are shopping at. Most grocery stores will keep the canned or jarred sun dried tomatoes in the same isle as canned olives and other canned vegetables. You can also often find dried sun dried tomatoes in the produce section of the grocery store.

Can I make this dish vegan?

Absolutely! Instead of chicken just use a plant based meat alternative instead or tofu.

Is this recipe low carb or keto?

No it is not.

How should I store the leftovers?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze this recipe?

Yes, it freezes really well for up to 3 months

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