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30-Minute “Marry-me Chicken”; Low-FODMAP, Gluten-free

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30-Minute low-FODMAP & gluten-free ‘Marry Me Chicken’ will make everyone swoon. Tender chicken infused with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce is always a winner. 

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado oil
  • 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, of equal thickness (about 5 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus to taste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic-infused oil*
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, or Italian seasoning*
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes*
  • 3/4 cup low-FODMAP chicken broth or stock*
  • 1/2 cup (40g) chopped sun-dried tomatoes, drained well of oil*
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, or canned coconut cream*
  • 1/4 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan*
  • Fresh basil, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F
  • In a large ovenproof skillet (I like cast iron), over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Season chicken with salt, and black pepper, and place in skillet to sear on both sides (about 3-5 minutes per side).  They don’t need to be fully cooked
  • Transfer chicken to a plate to stay warm
  • In same skillet over medium, heat garlic-infused oil
  • Stir in thyme (or Italian seasoning), and red pepper flakes (if using)
  • Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute
  • Add in the low-FODMAP chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan
  • Bring to a simmer, then return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet, and cover with the sauce
  • Place the skillet in the oven until chicken is cooked through (160F internal temperature), about 10-12 minutes.  Taste sauce, and adjust seasoning to your preference
  • Serve, garnished with fresh Basil.  Goes great with rice, low-FODMAP pasta, bread, or potatoes.  Drizzle some of that extra sauce over it all!

Notes

  • Although this recipe has not been lab tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients (using available FODMAP data at time of posting)
    • Note: The sauce is very rich, and can be irritating if you are sensitive to high-fat foods.  I suggest opting for lactose-free half-and-half instead of cream, or reducing the cheese in the recipe
  • The red pepper flakes make the sauce spicy.  Omit based on your preference
  • Infused oils with garlic have the flavor but NOT FODMAPs, as the carbohydrates are not dissolved in the oils.  See my Top 11 Tips and Tricks for the Low-FODMAP diet that no one ever tells you
  • You can also use 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, in place of dried, for even more delicious flavor
  • Select a low-FODMAP chicken broth, or make your own
  • Heavy cream is low-FODMAP in 1/4 cup servings
  • Parmesan cheese is naturally low in lactose and low-FODMAP. Do not use products that are pre-shredded, they will not melt as well in the sauce
  • Sun-dried tomatoes are low-FODMAP in 8g servings (maximum 20g per FODMAP friendly).  If you select products packed in oil, use a brand without onion or garlic in the marinade.  You can also use sun-dried tomatoes that are not oil-packed if you prefer