Dairy-Free Chicken Parm with Cashew Tomato Sauce

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Chicken cutlets pan-seared and topped with a rich, dairy-free cashew tomato sauce for a Whole30-friendly twist on classic chicken parm. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe (whole30, dairy-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Drain the soaked 1/4 cup raw cashews and blend with 1 cup crushed tomatoes, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 4 chopped fresh basil leaves until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Return the skillet to medium heat, pour the cashew tomato sauce in, and cook for 3-4 minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors. Serve hot.

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