20-Minute One-Pan Marry Me Chicken with Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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A lightning-fast, aromatic dish featuring garlic, herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy coconut sauce—ready before you can say 'Whole30 dinner'. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (whole30), ready in about 28 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken tenders, avocado oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 8 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz boneless skinless chicken tenders
1 tbsp avocado oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 1/2 tbsp, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp, chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add chicken and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 2: Remove chicken and set aside. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant and tomatoes soften.
Step 3: Pour in coconut milk, chopped thyme, and 1/4 cup water, bringing to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over top, and simmer for 2 minutes until chicken is heated through. Stir in chopped basil and serve immediately.