Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 lbs. organic chicken breasts (or drumsticks)
- 2 tsp On Everything All-Purpose Blend
- 1 tsp sea salt
Cooking Fats and Aromatics
- 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 4 Tbsps unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tbsps Tuscan Marry Me blend seasoning
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups organic heavy cream
- 1 cup organic chicken stock or broth
- 3 Tbsps white cooking wine (or substitute additional chicken stock)
- 1/2 lemon, freshly squeezed juice
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp organic tomato paste
- 1-2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved or whole
- 1 cup organic kale, chopped
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the cleaned and rinsed chicken with sea salt and the On Everything All-Purpose Blend. Toss until the chicken is fully coated. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes to absorb the seasonings.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Sear each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate to rest while you prepare the sauce.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and heat it until warm. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of the Tuscan blend seasoning and 1 teaspoon of sea salt. Add the tomato paste, stirring to combine well.
- Add Liquids: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Gradually pour in the heavy cream, chicken stock, fresh lemon juice, and white cooking wine, stirring constantly until the mixture is combined and begins to bubble gently, about 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate Cheese and Vegetables: Whisk in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Then stir in the chopped kale and grape or cherry tomatoes until evenly distributed.
- Simmer Chicken and Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Let the entire dish simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender, stirring occasionally and spooning sauce over the chicken as it cooks.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken hot with your choice of sides such as gnocchi, rice, pasta, or vegetables. Optionally, garnish with additional grated parmesan for extra cheesy flavor.
- Enjoy Your Meal: Bon Appetit!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken drumsticks or thighs for the breasts if preferred. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
- If you don’t have white cooking wine, additional chicken stock works as a perfect substitute for acidity and depth.
- For extra flavor, sundried tomatoes can be added when sautéing the garlic.
- Make sure to let the chicken rest after searing to keep it juicy and tender as it simmers in the sauce.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with starchy sides like pasta or gnocchi, or a green vegetable for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tuscan
