Skillet Marry Me Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Juicy chicken thighs simmered in a flavorful dairy-free sauce loaded with roasted garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a Whole30 dinner. This mediterranean-inspired chicken (whole30, dairy-free) ready in about 50 minutes pairs olive oil, roasted and mashed garlic cloves, chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 6 roasted and mashed garlic cloves and 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk, stirring to combine. Add 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring sauce to a simmer.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven, spoon sauce over chicken, and serve immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Skillet Marry Me Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Skillet Marry Me Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Skillet Marry Me Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Skillet Marry Me Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Skillet Marry Me Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes whole30?

Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30, dairy-free, paleo, gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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