Description
Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Chicken will have your dinner guests begging for the recipe after just one bite. Packed with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich parmesan cream sauce, this dish guarantees instant recipe romance at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs organic chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp All-Purpose “On Everything” Seasoning Blend
- 1½ Tbsp Tuscan “Marry Me” seasoning blend
Sauce and Accompaniments:
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ cups organic heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 Tbsp white cooking wine
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1–2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped kale
- ½ lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by coating 2 lbs of chicken breasts with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp sea salt, and 2 tsp seasoning blend. Allow the meat to marinate for 5-10 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high (375°F). Melt 4 Tbsp butter and sauté 4 minced garlic cloves for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Sear the seasoned chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Move the chicken to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium (350°F). Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1½ Tbsp Tuscan seasoning. Stir in 1 Tbsp tomato paste.
- Pour 1½ cups heavy cream, 1 cup chicken stock, 3 Tbsp white wine, and ½ lemon’s juice into the skillet. Let the mixture bubble for 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk 1 cup parmesan cheese into the sauce until completely melted and smooth.
- Add 1 cup chopped kale and 1-2 cups halved tomatoes to the sauce. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer the entire dish at 325°F for 15-20 minutes, occasionally spooning sauce over the chicken until it reaches 165°F internal temperature.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor by letting it sit in seasoning for up to 30 minutes before cooking.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk and use skinless chicken breasts.
- Create a gluten-free option by using cornstarch instead of flour for thickening and checking seasoning blend ingredients.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley to brighten the dish and add a fresh herb note that complements the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-31 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 498 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 671 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg