Creamy Tomato Artichoke Chicken (Whole30, Paleo)
Posted: 09/12/18
Updated: 12/13/21
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This creamy tomato artichoke chicken is absolutely delicious. Whole30, paleo, and dairy-free, the recipe is simple but big on flavor and so dang good! Made with only 7 ingredients, this creamy tomato artichoke chicken is a fantastic paleo or Whole30 dinner, but everyone would love it!
Two words for you: ob-sessed.
Er, wait. That’s not two words.
Obsessed with.
Well, that doesn’t make sense.
Ignore me; I’m just a little teensy bit excited. Why? Because this recipe is about to be in your weekly rotation forever. For the rest of your life, for better or worse, ’til death do you part! It’s that good. Maybe better than your spouse. Especially when s/he who shall remain nameless insists upon leaving their boxes on the living room couches for no apparent reason…
I choose you, creamy tomato artichoke chicken. I choose you again and again.
So here’s the deal: I can’t even explain how good this dish is without getting hyperbolic. The way the ingredients blend together is simply perfect: creamy and rich but bright and so satisfying. It’s a simple recipe but so beautifully balanced. With only 7 ingredients, all you need is a simple side and you’re set! It’s company-worthy but easy enough to make for your fam on a Tuesday night.
Oh and hey – perfect for fall when you need something a bit richer but not too, too heavy.
This creamy tomato artichoke chicken is Whole30, paleo, and dairy free. Make it. You’ll love it.
Creamy Tomato Artichoke Chicken (Whole30, Paleo, Dairy Free)
This creamy tomato artichoke chicken is absolutely delicious. Whole30, paleo, and dairy free, the recipe is simple but big on flavor and so dang good! Made with only 7 ingredients, this creamy tomato artichoke chicken is a fantastic paleo or Whole30 dinner, but everyone would love it!
servings
Ingredients
- 4 tsp. avocado oil divided
- 4 evenly sized chicken breasts
- 2 tsp. dried basil divided
- 2 tsp. salt divided
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts drained
- 1/2 cup coconut cream just the solid white part of a can of coconut milk or cream
- fresh parsley or basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tsp. avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp. dried basil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Season both sides of chicken breasts with seasoning mixture.
- Transfer chicken breasts to skillet and cook without moving, about 8 minutes, or until bottom is golden brown and releases easily. Flip and cook about 3 more minutes or until cooked through. Internal temperature should be about 161-162º F. Transfer cooked chicken breasts to a plate.
- Let skillet rest a couple minutes then return to stove. Heat 2 tsp. avocado oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine well and incorporate coconut cream. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 420kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 49g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 144mg, Sodium: 1261mg, Potassium: 998mg, Fiber: 1g, Vitamin A: 195IU, Vitamin C: 6.3mg, Calcium: 73mg, Iron: 3.8mg, Net Carbs: 3g
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Tomato Artichoke Chicken (Whole30, Paleo, Dairy Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 144mg48%
Sodium 1261mg55%
Potassium 998mg29%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 49g98%
Vitamin A 195IU4%
Vitamin C 6.3mg8%
Calcium 73mg7%
Iron 3.8mg21%
Net Carbs 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
I’M ALLERGIC TO COCONUT CREAM. WHAT CAN I SUB FOR THAT?
You can try regular cream or a different non-dairy cream. Hope that helps!
Uh oh. My 15 year old daughter and I love your blog and have tried a ton of your recipes with great luck. In my haste before rushing out to pick up kids from school I added coconut whipped cream instead of plain cream. Ahhhhh!!! Let’s keep our fingers crossed that it still turns out ok.
Could you add cooked broccoli to this?
Sure!
This meal is unlike anything I’ve ever had. The coconut milk and artichoke combo is what makes this off the charts awesome! When my husband tried it he said, “this might be the best thing I’ve ever eaten”. That blew me away, but it is sort of true. I love love love it too!
Hi! Do I refrigerate the coconut milk and for how long?
No, you don’t have to refrigerate the coconut milk!
This looks amazing and we can’t wait to try it; can I sub fresh tomatoes for canned? Thanks!
Sure!
Oh this recipe is wonderful !! thank you sooo very much❗️This will be a favorite and able to serve guests as well???
You are so so welcome!
This looks great! I have fresh artichoke hearts. How would you suggest I prepare that? Should I roast it first? I’m intimidated because I’ve never cooked with it before and it looks very different from the canned version. TIA!
This is an amazing, tasteful, and easy recipe that takes almost no prep-time!
One recommendation I have is to cook your chicken in a separate skillet while your sauce is going. I found that if I did the chicken first per the steps above, then removed it from the skillet to make the sauce, the chicken got much too cold waiting.
Outstanding meal!!! Made this for our family of 5. 1 Lactose intolerant, so found the coconut alternative for cream was great. Trying to get the family more Paleo/Primal also. However, we did have a little penne with it. The 3 picky kids (none of which like tomatoes), loved it. Now becoming an almost weekly dinner and everyone cleans the plates. We are not big on artichoke, so substituted mushrooms.
I’m so glad! And that’s an interesting idea to substitute with mushrooms. I’ll have to try that!
mushrooms AND artichokes sound delicious! Try it with chickpea pasta. We LOVE that.
Sounds delicious!
This was absolutely incredible! Even my
Boyfriend (who doesn’t appreciate healthy alternatives, whatsoever) said it reminded him of an Olive Garden dish. The only alternation we made, was we cut chicken up into pieces before cooking it. Loved it!