Description
Creamy Tuscan 'Marry Me' Chicken is a rich, flavorful weeknight meal featuring tender organic chicken breasts cooked in a luscious creamy sauce infused with garlic, Tuscan herbs, kale, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. This restaurant-worthy dish is easy to prepare and perfect for enjoying with family, served alongside pasta, rice, or your favorite veggies.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 lbs. organic chicken breasts (You can also use thighs, drumsticks, etc.)
- 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tsps On Everything All-Purpose Blend (You can purchase my On Everything All-Purpose Blend for authentic flavor or make your own blend—See Notes)
Sauce
- 4 Tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ Tbsps Tuscan Marry Me blend (You can purchase my Marry Me Blend for authentic flavor or make this homemade as well—See Notes)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ cups organic heavy cream
- 1 cup organic chicken stock/broth
- 3 Tbsps white cooking wine (You can substitute with additional chicken stock/broth)
- ½ lemon, freshly-squeezed
- 1 cup freshly-grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon organic tomato paste
- 1-2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved or whole (You can also substitute with 5-6 sundried tomatoes or roasted herb tomatoes, if desired)
- 1 cup organic kale, chopped
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a large bowl, add your freshly cleaned and rinsed chicken along with the sea salt and On Everything All-Purpose Blend. Mix everything together until the chicken is fully coated, then let it sit for 5-10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the unsalted butter and let it fully melt. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 1-2 minutes. (If using sundried tomatoes, add them here.) Place the seasoned chicken in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate to rest while you prepare the sauce.
- Make the Creamy Tuscan 'Marry Me' Sauce: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and let it heat. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of the Tuscan Marry Me blend and sea salt until well combined. Add the tomato paste and stir until blended. Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the heavy cream, chicken stock, lemon juice, and white wine, stirring until combined. Allow the mixture to gently bubble for 1-2 minutes. Add the freshly grated parmesan and whisk until it fully melts and the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Vegetables and Simmer: Stir in the chopped kale and tomatoes, mixing well. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Allow everything to simmer together for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Stir the sauce occasionally and spoon it over the chicken as it cooks to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Serve: Remove from heat once done. Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken with your favorite side, such as gnocchi, rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables. Garnish with additional grated parmesan for extra cheesy flavor if desired. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs or drumsticks instead of chicken breasts for this recipe.
- For the On Everything All-Purpose Blend and Tuscan Marry Me blend, you can purchase pre-made blends or make your own at home using your favorite herbs and spices.
- If you prefer not to use white cooking wine, simply replace it with extra chicken stock or broth.
- Sundried tomatoes can be used instead of fresh tomatoes for a deeper flavor and should be added while sautéing the garlic.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, gnocchi, or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tuscan, Italian
