Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Tuscan Chicken

Name: Tuscan Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs thin boneless skinless chicken breasts (Source: 1 1/4 lbs thin boneless skinless chicken breasts); 1 tablespoon olive oil (Source: 1 tablespoon olive oil); As Needed salt (Source seasoning: salt and pepper to taste); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: salt and pepper to taste); 2 tablespoons butter (Source: 2 tablespoons butter); 8 ounces button mushrooms (sliced) (Source: 8 ounces button mushrooms (sliced)); 1 tablespoon flour (Source: 1 tablespoon flour); 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (Source: 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic); 1/2 cup chicken broth (Source: 1/2 cup chicken broth); 3/4 cup heavy cream (Source: 3/4 cup heavy cream); 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (Source: 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese); 1 cup baby spinach leaves (Source: 1 cup baby spinach leaves); 1/3 cup oil packed sun dried tomatoes (coarsely chopped) (Source: 1/3 cup oil packed sun dried tomatoes (coarsely chopped)); 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (Source: 1 tablespoon chopped parsley)

Tuscan Chicken is made with thin boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken broth, and button mushrooms.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 35 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 14 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseItalian ChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the thickener

Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.

2. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

3. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

thin boneless skinless chicken breasts

In the method: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.

button mushrooms (sliced)

In the method: Add the mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender and golden brown.

minced garlic

In the method: Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the sauce additions

Have the sauce liquid ready for the addition described in the method.

Keep the simmering stage

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

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?

Start with this step: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Add the mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender and golden brown.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Have the sauce liquid ready for the addition described in the method.

Additional recipe notes

I buy thin cut chicken breasts for this recipe. If your chicken breasts are thick, either increase the cook time or use a knife to cut them in half lengthwise.

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: dinneratthezoo.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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