“Marry me” chicken has gained popularity on TikTok for its luscious sauce and tender chicken, reminiscent of a dish prepared by Mary Berry for a quick and simple supper.
By incorporating a key ingredient, Mary Berry transforms “marry me chicken” into Tuscan chicken, enhancing the dish with a juicier, sweeter, and more flavorful profile. BBC Food notes that Tuscan chicken is a preferred choice for Mary Berry’s easy suppers, often paired with potatoes, rice, or pasta. This variation uses sun-blushed tomatoes instead of sun-dried tomatoes.
Sun-dried tomatoes are made by drying ripe tomatoes in the sun until they lose most of their moisture, resulting in a concentrated and chewy texture. On the other hand, sunblush tomatoes, also known as semi-dried tomatoes, are taken out halfway through the drying process, offering a plumper and more succulent texture with a sweet and intense summer flavor.
To prepare the dish, coat chicken pieces with flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Fry the chicken until golden brown, then set aside. In the same pan, sauté onions and peppers until caramelized, adding garlic, tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, white wine, and chicken stock. Simmer the chicken in the sauce until fully cooked, then stir in cream and spinach until wilted. Finish by melting Parmesan cheese on top and serving hot.
This flavorful and easy-to-make Tuscan chicken dish is a delightful option for a satisfying meal at home.