Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Creamy Tomato Italian Parmesan Chicken
Creamy Tomato Italian Parmesan Chicken is made with chicken breasts, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner · Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American · Italian American · Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Keep the return step in order
Keep the removed ingredients ready to return at the specified step.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
3. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Get to know the ingredients
olive oil, (divided)
In the method: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
chicken breasts, (about 2 pounds)
In the method: While that heats up, season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
diced onion, (about 1 small onion)
In the method: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and add the onion and garlic.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)Ingredient note
Source: 4 chicken breasts, (about 2 pounds)Ingredient note
Source: ¾ cup diced onion, (about 1 small onion)Ingredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons minced garlicIngredient note
Source: 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauceIngredient note
Source: ½ cup heavy whipping creamIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup grated parmesan cheeseIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, (plus more for garnish)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: salt, (to taste)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: ground black pepper, (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve over pasta if desired.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Keep the removed ingredients ready to return at the specified step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
There should be no pink on the inside, and the internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: therecipecritic.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
