
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Creamy Tuscan Parmesan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Parmesan Chicken is made with chicken breasts, chicken broth, and parmesan cheese.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 13 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- 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. Prepare the thickener
Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.
3. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
Get to know the ingredients
large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise for four pieces of chicken total)
In the method: Pound chicken pieces to even 1/2 inch thickness or less.
shredded parmesan cheese
In the method: Stir together flour and parmesan cheese.
minced garlic
In the method: Add garlic and saute until browned and fragrant (about 1 minute).
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 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise for four pieces of chicken total)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons butter; Source: 2 tablespoons butterIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon oilIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup flourIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheeseIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons minced garlicIngredient note
Source: 1 12-ounce jar sun dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained and lightly rinsed)Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon dried Italian blend herbsIngredient note
Source: 1 cup chicken brothIngredient note
Source: ½ cup heavy creamIngredient note
Source: 1 cup baby spinach leavesIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper to taste
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Creamy Tuscan Parmesan Chicken
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
Top with additional parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Set up the coatings
Keep the coating mixtures separate and use them in the stated order.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Pound chicken pieces to even 1/2 inch thickness or less.
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?
Add garlic and saute until browned and fragrant (about 1 minute).
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Additional recipe notes
I sometimes add another 1/4 cup parmesan cheese to the sauce, just before adding the spinach, for extra creaminess and richness.
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: lecremedelacrumb.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



