Healthy Marry Me Chicken (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Healthy Marry Me Chicken (Gluten & Dairy Free)

This delicious and healthier take on Marry Me Chicken is gluten free, dairy free, and lower FODMAP. The perfect easy, allergy friendly dinner option!

healthy marry me chicken
healthy marry me chicken

Marry Me Chicken is a classic, but if you have food allergies, you may not have ever been able to try it. Traditional Marry Me Chicken is filled with dairy, onions, and garlic, and if it’s served over pasta, then it’s also not gluten free. My version is allergy friendly while still packing all that delicious flavor! My goal is always to show you that you can eat your favorite dishes even if you have food allergies and this classic chicken meal is proof that allergy free food can still taste amazing.

healthy marry me chicken
healthy marry me chicken

In my dairy free Marry Me Chicken, we sub out the dairy for nutritional yeast and full fat coconut milk to still achieve that creamy, cheesy flavor. I top it off with vegan feta, which I think tastes so much better than parmesan in this recipe! Instead of high FODMAP garlic and onion, I sub in fennel (my favorite onion substitute!) and garlic infused olive oil. Lastly, this creamy-tomato based dish is served over gluten free pasta (use a grain-free pasta to keep this recipe completely Paleo).

One of the best things about this gluten free dinner is that it’s fairly quick! For how elaborate this dish looks and for how flavorful it is, it’s actually easy to make and is done in about 30 minutes. This allergy friendly Marry Me Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner or dinner party option.

gluten free and dairy free marry me chicken
gluten free and dairy free marry me chicken

Allergy Friendly Marry Me Chicken

Ingredients:

  • chicken breast
  • garlic olive oil
  • fennel
  • red bell pepper
  • red pepper
  • Italian seasoning
  • salt
  • chicken broth
  • full fat canned coconut milk
  • sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • nutritional yeast
  • spinach
  • fresh basil
  • (vegan) feta
  • Cilantro
  • gluten free pasta

This entire dish is made in one pan! First you cook the chicken then set it aside while you cooke the bell pepper and fennel.

Add in the chicken broth, coconut milk, herbs and spices, and nutritional yeast. Let everything simmer for a few minutes before adding the spinach, chicken, and basil.

Serve over your favorite pasta with fresh cilantro and feta!

allergy free marry me chicken
allergy free marry me chicken

Healthy Marry Me Chicken

This delicious and healthier take on the classic Marry Me Chicken is gluten free, dairy free, and lower FODMAP. My recipe is still packed with flavor, but allergy friendly! This recipe is also quick and easy to make, so it's the perfect weeknight meal.
Course Main Course
Keyword dairy free, Easy, gluten free, healthy, low fodmap, quick
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 Tbsp garlic olive oil* see notes if you don't have access to garlic infused oil
  • 1 fennel, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup full fat canned coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2-3 large handfuls of spinach
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta I used a vegan variety
  • Cilantro
  • 4 servings cooked pasta of choice

Instructions

  • Heat one tablespoon of the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • While oil is heating, season chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides. If your chicken breast is really thick, I highly suggest filleting it.
  • Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook on both sides for about 5-7 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and temperature registers 165F.
  • While chicken is cooking, begin cooking your pasta separately according to package directions.
  • When chicken is done, remove and set aside.
  • Add the garlic oil oil to the pan along with the fennel and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cooking another 5-7 minutes until veggies are soft and browning.
  • Add the red pepper, Italian seasoning and salt to the veggies and stir to combine. Then add int he broth, coconut milk, sun-dried tomatoes, and nutritional yeast. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Once the sauce has cooked and thickened some, stir in the spinach and basil then add your chicken back in and cook on low until chicken is warmed through.
  • Sprinkle with feta and serve over pasta with fresh cilantro.
Gluten Free Raspberry Crumble Muffins (Paleo Option)

Gluten Free Raspberry Crumble Muffins (Paleo Option)

These gluten free raspberry crumble muffins are also dairy free and low sugar, with a completely Paleo option. Packed with fresh raspberries and topped with the perfect crumble, they are a must make!

gluten free raspberry muffins
gluten free raspberry muffins

You honestly can’t beat a good muffin, but I find gluten free muffins are often dry. I’m always disappointed when I purchase a gluten free muffin from the bakery, take a bite, and realize I wasted $10. I always think to myself “I can make a way better version at home!” So, I did with these raspberry crumble muffins! These delicious raspberry muffins are moist AND allergy free.

gluten free raspberry crumble muffins
gluten free raspberry muffins

Bakery muffins are also often filled with processed sugar. I love re-creating healthier versions at home to show you that it’s possible to eat healthy, lower sugar baked goods that still taste amazing. These gluten free muffins are refined sugar free and a fraction of the sugar of a store bought version. They can even be made completely grain free for my Paleo friends!

gluten free raspberry muffins
gluten free raspberry muffins

Gluten Free Raspberry Crumble Muffins

Ingredients:

Tigernut or almond flour

1:1 gluten free flour (See notes in recipe for a Paleo option!)

Baking powder

-Salt

-Eggs

-Melted oil or butter

-Maple syrup

-Applesauce

-Vanilla

-Raspberries

Directions:

These healthy muffins are super easy to make! You whisk together the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another. Combine the two bowls, fold in your raspberries, and you’ve got your batter. Then you mix all the crumble ingredients together, top off the muffins, and bake. It’s that simple.

gluten free raspberry muffins
gluten free raspberry muffins

tigernut flour

Gluten Free Raspberry Crumble Muffins

These gluten free raspberry muffins have a delicious crumble topping and are also completely dairy free with a paleo option. They're a fraction of the sugar of a bakery muffin, making them the perfect allergy friendly muffin to enjoy any time of day!
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword autoimmune paleo, dairy free, gluten free, healthy, Low Sugar
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Tigernut flour or almond flour
  • 3/4 cup 1:1 gluten free flour see notes for paleo option*
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted oil or butter I used olive oil. If using coconut oil, make sure all ingredients are room temp
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries broken/torn up

Crumble Topping

  • 1/4 cup gluten free oats use shredded coconut or nuts for paleo
  • 1/4 cup tigernut flour or almond
  • 2 Tbsp 1:1 gluten free flour or cassava flour for paleo
  • 1-2 Tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Combine crumble topping ingredients together and set aside. Start with 1 Tbsp of coconut oil and add more if mixture is too dry and not holding together at all.
  • Sift all the dry ingredients for muffins together in a bowl (flours, baking powder, salt).
  • Beat the wet ingredients for muffins together, except for raspberries.
  • Add the dry muffin ingredients to the wet and mix to combine.
  • Toss raspberries with 1 Tbsp of gluten free or cassava flour, then fold raspberries into the batter.
  • Divide batter into lined muffin tin. Top each muffin with some of the crumble topping and press down gently.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire wrack to finish cooling.

Notes

*For all paleo version, substitute the gluten free flour for 1/2 cup cassava and 1/4 cup arrowroot or tapioca starch
Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken and Veggies (Allergy Friendly)

Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken and Veggies (Allergy Friendly)

This easy sheet pan dinner is a delicious way to upgrade your standard chicken and vegetable dinner. Coated in a delicious honey balsamic, you’ll love this quick weeknight meal.

honey balsamic chicken and vegetables
honey balsamic chicken and vegetables

Who doesn’t love a simple sheet pan meal? It makes dinner so much easier during a busy week. A lot of sheet pan meals can be boring because they are basically just chicken and veggies on a pan with some olive oil and salt. BORING! We need more flavor, people! That’s why I love this honey balsamic chicken.

This easy dinner is made with a honey balsamic sauce that upgrades your boring chicken and vegetables. I love this meal because it’s made on one sheet pan and doesn’t require reducing the sauce. If I don’t need to take extra steps, then I’m all about it. I wanted to create this meal without having to worry about cooking the sauce separately.

sheet pan honey balsamic chicken and vegetables
sheet pan honey balsamic chicken and vegetables

This simple sheet pan meal is completely gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and allergy friendly. It’s free of all major allergens, making it the perfect crowd pleasing dish for the entire family (or friends!). This recipe is also completely Paleo.

sheet pan chicken and veggies
sheet pan chicken and veggies

Honey Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients:

-chicken

-broccoli

-carrots

-olive oil

-salt

-balsamic

-rice wine vinegar

-honey

-ginger

Process

This is the simplest meal you’ll make! You add your chopped veggies to a sheet pan and begin roasting them while you cut up the chicken and prep the sauce. The sauce is just whisking everything together, no reducing needed. Halfway through cooking, you’ll add the chicken to the sheet pan and toss everything with half of the sauce. Finish roasting until the chicken is cooked through, then toss everything with the remaining sauce. That’s it!

honey balsamic chicken and vegetables
honey balsamic chicken and vegetables

Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

Upgrade your standard chicken and vegetable dish with this quick and easy weeknight dinner made on one pan! Packed with flavor and highly nutritious, this is the ultimate simple dinner recipe.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword allergy friendly, dairy free, easy dinner, gluten free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

  • 6 large carrots, chopped into coins
  • 2 heads broccoli, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 lbs chicken breast, chopped into cubes
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic infused olive oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger root

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Toss the carrots and broccoli with the olive oil and salt and lay evenly across a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • While veggies are roasting, prepare your sauce by whisking everything together in a measuring cup. Taste and adjust the ginger and honey to your liking.
  • After the veggies have been cooking for 30 minutes, add the chicken to the sheet pan and half the sauce. Toss everything and spread evenly across the pan again. Roast for another 15 minutes, until chicken is done and veggies are fork tender.
  • Remove the tray from the oven and toss everything with the remaining sauce.
  • I love serving this over rice!
No Bake Protein Brownies (Gluten Free, Vegan)

No Bake Protein Brownies (Gluten Free, Vegan)

These will be the easiest brownies you’ve ever made. Packed with all the chocolate goodness, they are completely gluten free, refined sugar free, can be made vegan, AND are high protein!

no bake brownies
no bake brownies

Craving a chocolate treat, but don’t want to go through the hassle of turning the oven on and baking an entire batch of brownies? Then this recipe is for you! These no brownies only require the fridge. Plus they are completely gluten free and can be made both vegan and refined sugar free. My favorite thing about these healthy brownies is that they are high in protein, making them an awesome snack. They’ve been my go-to afternoon snack for weeks now.

gluten free no bake brownies
gluten free no bake brownies

No Bake Protein Brownies

Let’s talk ingredients! What’s in these gluten free brownies that makes them so healthy?

  • Dates: these no bake brownies are sweetened only with dates!
  • Cocoa powder: pure cocoa powder delivers the rich chocolate flavor.
  • Protein powder: the “flour” in these brownies is protein powder. I like to use the pea protein from Sprout Living (code LEMONSNLYME20 for 20% off) to keep these brownies vegan. You can use any protein powder you want, though, and feel free to use a chocolate flavored one to enhance the chocolate in this recipe!
  • Granola butter: I use my granola butter recipe to keep these brownies nut free, but you can use any nut/seed butter you want.
  • Chocolate chips: to enhance these no bake brownies, they are topped off with a layer of melted chocolate. You can keep them vegan and refined sugar free depending on the chocolate you use. I love Enjoy Life for an allergy friendly option or HU Chocolate to keep them completely refined sugar free.

How do you make no bake brownies?

You just blend everything together! Yes, it really is that easy. First, the dates are soaked until soft and then combined with the remaining ingredients. Everything is blended together in a food processor until you get a smooth batter.

The batter is spread into the bottom of a loaf pan and topped with melted chocolate. Let everything set in the fridge and then your no bake brownies are ready. Blend, spread, refrigerate, and eat. That’s it!

cassava flour
cassava flour

gluten free and vegan brownies
gluten free and vegan brownies

No Bake Protein Brownies

These easy brownies require no oven or hand mixing. They are high in protein and completely gluten free and can be made vegan and refined sugar free. The perfect no bake brownies do exist!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, gluten free, healthy, high protein, refined sugar free, vegan
Prep Time 4 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 9 brownies
Author Victoria Faling

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 pitted medjool dates
  • 1/4 cup granola butter or nut/seed butter of choice
  • 1 scoop protein powder see notes above for options
  • 2-4 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

  • Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes to soften.
  • Combine dates, granola/nut/seed butter, protein powder, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt in a food processor and blend until you have a smooth batter.
  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper then spread the brownie batter evenly into the pan.
  • Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave safe dish (I like to use a measuring cup) and melt at 30 second intervals until smooth. Pour the chocolate over your brownie batter and spread evenly across the top.
  • Refrigerate the brownies for an hour, until the chocolate on top has hardened. Cut and enjoy! Keep these brownies in the fridge for up to 5 days, place leftovers in the freezer.
Curried Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Salad (Gluten Free & Vegan)

Curried Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Salad (Gluten Free & Vegan)

This curried cauliflower and sweet potato salad is nutrient dense and flavor packed. It’s the perfect vegan and paleo dish that can be turned into a complete meal!

curried cauliflower and sweet potato salad
curried cauliflower and sweet potato salad

Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods, so I’m always thinking of new dishes to make with them. Plain roasted vegetables can get boring, so I love making vegetables more fun and delicious. This roasted vegetable salad is filled with add-ins to bring in some crunch and sweetness and then dressed with a creamy dressing that has just the right amount of curry kick.

vegan roasted vegetable salad
vegan roasted vegetable salad

Curried Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Salad

Ingredients:

  • Cauliflower
  • Sweet potato
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Add-ins: golden raisins, toasted nuts (walnuts or cashews are best!), roasted chickpeas
  • Cilantro
  • Granola butter or nut/seed butter of choice
  • Lemon juice
  • Curry powder
  • Grated ginger root
  • Maple syrup
  • Garlic infused olive oil

How to make this salad:

This veggie salad is easy to make. First, you roast the cauliflower and sweet potato. While those are roasting, you can measure out your add-ins, toast your nuts and chickpeas if using, and make the dressing. Once the vegetables are done roasting, you toss everything together.

This gluten free salad can be made fully paleo by using a nut or seed based butter for the dressing. I use my homemade granola butter in this recipe as it is my absolute favorite and is allergy friendly! You can keep this recipe completely nut free by using roasted chickpeas instead of nuts for the add-ins.

paleo roasted vegetable salad
paleo roasted vegetable salad

Can I Make This a Complete Meal?

I love serving this vegetable dish with roasted chicken, but you can also make it a complete vegan meal by adding a can of roasted chickpeas. The chickpeas add the perfect crunch and a protein boost.

gluten free curried cauliflower and sweet potato salad
gluten free curried cauliflower and sweet potato salad

Curried Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Salad

This fully vegan roasted vegetable salad is gluten free, dairy free, and can be made fully paleo. It is nutrient dense and packed with flavor- the perfect addition to any meal!
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, nutrient dense, vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • 1/3 cup toasted walnuts or cashews *see notes below for nut free version
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • Add-ins see notes above about other add-ins to make this a complete meal

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup granola butter or nut/seed butter of choice
  • 1/2 a lemon, juiced
  • 1/2-1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 thumb grated ginger root
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp garlic infused olive oil or regular olive oil and 1 clove of pressed garlic
  • 2-4 Tbsp water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Chop cauliflower into florets and sweet potato into bite size pieces. Toss vegetables with olive and salt and spread on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden and fork tender.
  • While vegetables are cooking, toast your walnuts in a frying pan over medium heat, mixing often until just beginning to golden and become fragrant. This will only take 5-10 minutes.
  • When vegetables are done, set aside while you make the dressing.
  • While vegetables are cooling, make your dressing by combining all ingredients except for the water in a small bowl or jar. Start with 1/2 tsp curry powder and increase based on taste. Miix well to combine, taste and adjust salt and curry powder as needed. Add in water 1 Tbsp at a time until you get a pourable consistency that isn't too thick.
  • Toss vegetables, add-ins, and dressing together in a large bowl and serve! Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

To keep this recipe completely nut free, use a can of roasted chickpeas instead! Be sure to use granola butter or a seed butter like tahini or sunflower seed butter in the dressing.
Tomato Free Paleo Stuffed Peppers

Tomato Free Paleo Stuffed Peppers

These easy stuffed peppers are the perfect meal prep or dinner party dish. They contain no tomatoes for those with allergies, but are filled with Italian spices to keep the flavor high! Low FODMAP, completely paleo, and delicious.

paleo stuffed peppers
paleo stuffed peppers

I was never a huge fan of stuffed peppers, but, honestly, they are a super easy dish that can be adjusted to your tastes. Stuffed peppers are a great meal prep dish or main dish for family dinner or a dinner party. I love that you can adjust the herbs or mix-ins to your taste buds and/or to use up what you have in the fridge.

stuffed peppers
stuffed peppers

These paleo stuffed peppers utilize ground beef, cauliflower rice to keep them grain free, kale, and feta. I used a vegan feta to keep them dairy free, but the melty cheese is a must in these peppers! A combination of garlic infused olive oil (for low FODMAP) and Italian herbs bumps up the flavor profile. I also love serving these with guacamole. That may seem random, but it goes so well!

paleo stuffed peppers
paleo stuffed peppers

Paleo Stuffed Peppers

These easy stuffed peppers are the perfect nutrient dense meal prep or dinner party dish! Packed with Italian herbs, lots of veggies, and ground beef, you can’t go wrong making a batch of these.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, low fodmap, paleo
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 peppers
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp garlic infused olive oil*
  • 6 bell peppers
  • 1 lbs. ground beef
  • 3 cups riced cauliflower
  • 1 small bunch of kale finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Italian spice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup feta, crumbled regular or vegan

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Cook your ground beef until almost browned.
  • While beef is cooking, slice the tops off the peppers and de-seed them. Place them in a baking dish and set aside.
  • Before beef is finished cooking and is still a little pink in places, add the cauliflower rice. Cooking for about 5 minutes until it's softer.
  • Add the kale, garlic olive oil, salt, and Italian herbs. Sauté for a minute or two until kale has wilted.
  • Mix in the feta, then evenly divide your mixture between the 6 peppers. Place the tops back onto the peppers and bake for 35-45 minutes, until peppers are soft.
  • Serve with a side salad, guac, or other favorite sauces!

Notes

If you don’t have garlic infused olive oil, just use regular. If you can tolerate garlic, sauté a couple of diced cloves before adding the ground beef.

gluten free stuffed peppers
gluten free stuffed peppers