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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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Estimating…
Main courseMediterraneanChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes
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.

MAKE IT YOURS

Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise for four pieces of chicken total)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tablespoons butter; Source: 2 tablespoons butter
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon oil
  • Ingredient noteSource: ¼ cup flour
  • Ingredient noteSource: ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 12-ounce jar sun dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained and lightly rinsed)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 teaspoon dried Italian blend herbs
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 cup chicken broth
  • Ingredient noteSource: ½ cup heavy cream
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • Ingredient noteSource seasoning: salt and pepper to taste
  • Ingredient noteSource seasoning: salt and pepper to taste

How to make it

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Make 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.

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