Marry Me Chicken – Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe 💍

This Marry Me Chicken recipe is one of my husband’s absolute favorites! 😌 It’s packed with flavor, super creamy, and perfect with your choice of pasta, mashed potatoes, quinoa, or rice. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to make this delicious dish:

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs (or your preferred cut of chicken) 🍗

• Seasonings: salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Slap Ya Mama (Cajun) seasoning, Italian seasoning, basil, paprika 🧂

Pantry/fridge items includes:

• Parmesan cheese 🧀

• Minced garlic 🧄

• Chopped spinach 🥬

• Chopped zucchini & squash 🥒

• Olive oil 🫒

• Brown sugar 🍯

• Heavy cream 🥛

Instructions:

1. Season the Chicken:

Generously season your chicken thighs with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Slap Ya Mama, Italian seasoning, basil, and paprika. Set aside. 🧂🍗

2. Sear the Chicken:

In a hot pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle in a bit of brown sugar. 🍯🫒 This gives the chicken a beautiful crust! Sear the seasoned chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown and crispy. (No need to fully cook them just yet!) 🍗✨

3. Sauté the Veggies:

Once the chicken is browned, remove it from the pan and set it aside. In the same pan, add minced garlic, chopped spinach, zucchini, and squash. Sauté until the veggies are tender. 🧄🥒🥬

4. Create the Creamy Sauce:

Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer and thicken, allowing the flavors to blend. If needed, adjust the seasoning to taste. Add extra salt, pepper, or any other seasonings as you see fit. 🥛🧀

5. Return Chicken to the Pan:

Place the seared chicken thighs back into the pan, letting them simmer in the creamy sauce until they are fully cooked through. Allow the sauce to continue thickening as the chicken absorbs all the delicious flavors. 🍗💛

6. Serve & Enjoy:

Serve your creamy Tuscan chicken over pasta, mashed potatoes, quinoa, or rice. 🥘 It’s all about what you’re craving! Overall rating: 10/10 😋

This dish is so rich and comforting – perfect for date nights or family dinners. 💕 Let me know if you give it a try!

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