Best 9 Chicken Parmesan Tuscany Recipes

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If you're craving a delectable and flavorful dish that combines the classic flavors of chicken parmesan with the rustic charm of Tuscan cuisine, then chicken parmesan tuscany is the perfect recipe for you. This dish features succulent chicken breasts, coated in a crispy parmesan breadcrumb crust and smothered in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. The addition of aromatic herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme, along with sautéed mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes, gives this dish an extra layer of complexity and depth of flavor. Serve it over a bed of pasta or with a side of roasted vegetables for a satisfying and memorable meal. The combination of crispy chicken, savory tomato sauce, and fragrant herbs creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN PARMESAN



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My version of chicken parmesan is a little different than what they do in the restaurants, with less sauce and a crispier crust.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs
1 cup panko bread crumbs, or more as needed
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more if needed
1 cup olive oil for frying
½ cup prepared tomato sauce
¼ cup fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
½ cup grated provolone cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper.
  • Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  • Mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl, set aside.
  • Place flour in a sifter or strainer; sprinkle over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides.
  • Dip flour coated chicken breast in beaten eggs. Transfer breast to breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Set aside breaded chicken breasts for about 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1 cup olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken until golden, about 2 minutes on each side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
  • Place chicken in a baking dish and top each breast with about 1/3 cup of tomato sauce. Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese on top and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly, and chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 186.7 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 840.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CHICKEN PARMESAN



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With more than 450 reviews and a five-star rating, Giada De Laurentiis' easy Chicken Parmesan recipe from Everyday Italian on Food Network is a red sauce win.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Eight 3-ounce chicken cutlets
1 1/2 cups Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows, or purchased marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
16 teaspoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 32-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
4 to 6 fresh basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Stir the oil and herbs in a small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the cutlets with the herb oil. Heat a large heavy oven-proof skillet over high heat. Add the cutlets and cook just until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Spoon the marinara sauce over and around the cutlets. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the mozzarella over each cutlet, then sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the Parmesan over each. Sprinkle the butter pieces atop the cutlets. Bake until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.;
  • In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove the bay leaves and check for seasoning. If the sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors. Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with the remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

CHICKEN PARMESAN TUSCANY



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Chicken Parmesan with a twist! Create a deliciously easy weeknight supper with our Progresso® High Fiber chicken Tuscany soup.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup cup Bisquick™ Gluten Free mix
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, flattened slightly
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup gluten-free shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ High Fiber chicken Tuscany soup
Hot cooked gluten-free spaghetti, if desired

Steps:

  • Place Bisquick in large resealable food-storage plastic bag. Shake each chicken breast in Bisquick; set aside.
  • Heat oil 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook until garlic starts to lightly brown. Add chicken breasts; cook 6 to 10 minutes, turning once, until browned.
  • Pour cooking sauce around chicken. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium, cook 5 to 8 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Sprinkle each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons cheese. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

AUTHENTIC CHICKEN PARMESAN



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This is my homemade recipe that I have been working on for over 10 years. Many people have devoured this meal, and enjoyed its rich and authentic Italian taste. For those who love garlic, cheese, and the rich taste of Italian seasonings will love this authentic Italian dish.

Provided by Kenneth Dixon

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb chicken breast (3-4 breasts)
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (more if needed, refer below)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
16 ounces mozzarella cheese
parsley (for garnishment)
1 lb cooked pasta (i.e. spaghetti)

Steps:

  • Wash and pat-dry each chicken breasts.
  • Cut any visible fat from each chicken breast.
  • Pour olive oil (1/2 cup) into frying pan, and turn the heat up to medium-high.
  • Mix all of the following ingredients in a medium-large mixing bowl: Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, basil, salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme.
  • In another mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until it is slightly foamy. More milk, approximately 1/4 cup, can be added to make the milk-egg mixture less thick.
  • Dip a chicken breast into the milk-egg mixture. Remove the chicken breast once it is well coated and allow the excess to drip off into the bowl for a second or two. Place the chicken breast into the breading mixture. Roll chicken around to thoroughly coat all sides of chicken.
  • Once oil has reached optimum temperature, place the minced garlic into the oil and stir around for a second. Turn temperature of burner down between medium and medium-high. The garlic should be sizzling. Do not allow to burn. After a minute of constantly stirring the minced garlic, place the breaded chicken breast from the bowl into the frying pan. Allow room for the remaining breasts to be placed into the frying pan.
  • Repeat step 6 above for each of the remaining breasts (one at a time). Place each breaded breast into the frying pan.
  • Cook the chicken breasts on each side to a nice golden brown. This may take about 5 minutes per side. It really depends on the temperature you have your burner set at. You do not want to burn the chicken breasts.
  • Once each breast has reached a nice golden brown color, remove from frying pan and place on a plate lined with a few paper towels.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Take a square glass pan, or equivalent, and spray with cooking spray (i.e., spray Pam).
  • Pour half of the jar of spaghetti sauce into the square pan. (Note: if you are using a pan that is larger than a square glass pan, you may need to use more than one jar of spaghetti sauce. I used a 13x13 square glass pan.).
  • Pour 2 tablespoons minced garlic into the glass pan with the spaghetti sauce. Mix around to spread garlic throughout the pan.
  • Place each chicken breast into the pan without having the sides touching. Do not overlap the chicken breasts.
  • Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce onto each chicken breast. Spread sauce over each chicken breast to ensure the sides and top of each breast is covered with sauce.
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil. There is no need to have a tight seal around the edges of the pan. The foil can be loosely placed on the pan with some gaps for venting to occur.
  • Place pan into oven on the middle rack. Bake for 40 minutes.
  • After 40 minutes have passed, take pan out of the oven. Carefully uncover the aluminum foil to avoid burns from escaping steam.
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce and chicken breasts. The idea is to have each breast thoroughly covered with cheese. It is okay if cheese gets on the sauce. It will make the dish look even better.
  • Place uncovered into the oven. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and light brown.
  • Remove pan from oven. Place on a wire rack or on top of the stove burner, and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle parsley on the top of each chicken breast. (This is for garnishment.)
  • Serve over top of cooked pasta. Spaghetti noodles are the best for this meal. Spoon sauce over top of each dish. (Fresh homemade spaghetti noodles are the absolute best for this meal.)
  • Note: As mentioned above in the preparation steps, you may wish to use more sauce when baking the chicken. The chicken will absorb a lot of the fluids in the sauce. I use 2 jars of spaghetti sauce and 4 tablespoons minced garlic in the baking pan. We love sauce in our family.
  • An Alternate method:.
  • You can make this dish exactly as described above, and add one modification that will make this dish even more tasty. Stuff each of the chicken breasts, before breading, with a ricotta cheese mixture.
  • The ricotta cheese mixture should contain ricotta cheese (8 - 16 oz), 2 tablespoons garlic, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon basil and oregano.
  • When stuffing the chicken breasts, make sure you flatten out each breast with a pounder (to approximately 1/4" thick). Flatten each breast on a piece of wax paper to avoid sticking to surface.
  • Spread a nice portion of cheese mixture onto each breast.
  • Fold breasts in half and seal with wooden tooth picks. You may need to use a lot of tooth picks to thoroughly seal each breast.
  • Once each breast has been stuffed and sealed, refer to step 6 above for breading each breast.

ITALIAN CHICKEN PARMESAN



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This healthier version of chicken Parmesan comes from Margie Pharr of Belmont, Mississippi. The savory seasonings make the chicken and sauce a perfect pair, and you won't even miss the extra fat and calories.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1 egg white
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and basil. In another shallow bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Dip chicken into beaten egg white, then roll in crumb mixture; place in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and tomatoes until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Serve chicken and sauce with pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Picture yourself on the coast of Tuscany, Italy. Flowy clothes, a beautiful breeze, and a view of the Tuscan Sea: you're ready to book your next vacation, aren't you? Well, we're here to bring Tuscany to you. How, you may ask? Well, that's what our easy Tuscan chicken is here for. Loaded with fresh veggies, herbs, and rich Parmesan cheese, it'll have you saying 'That's amore!'

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 teaspoons salt, for the chicken
1 teaspoon pepper, for the chicken
1 tablespoon oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ onion, diced
1 tomato, diced
2 cups spinach
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet and cook for about 13 minutes to crisp up the skin. Move the chicken around from time to time to ensure it cooks evenly. The skin should be hard to the touch.
  • Flip the chicken, then cook for about another 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan.
  • Add the garlic and onion, stirring until onions are translucent. Stir in the tomatoes and spinach until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper, bringing to a boil.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and parsley, stirring until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Place the chicken back in the pan, spooning the sauce on top of the chicken.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams

TUSCAN CHICKEN IN PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE



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Succulent Tuscan Chicken in a dreamy, creamy Parmesan sauce. This delightful dish is packed with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and loaded with flavor!

Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 large chicken breasts (lightly pounded to even thickness)
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (hand shredded or grated)
2 tablespoons European Style Butter
¼ cup European Style Butter
4 garlic cloves (minced)
8.5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (drained and rinsed)
1 tablespoon flour
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
½ cup parmesan cheese (grated or hand shredded)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup baby spinach (chopped)
Fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Season each side of each pounded chicken breast with Italian Seasoning and salt and pepper.
  • Combine flour and grated parmesan in a shallow bowl. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, coating both sides.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the 2 tablespoons butter and stir/melt.
  • Cook the chicken (in batches if necessary) for 4-5 minutes per side or until its fully cooked (165F in the center and no longer pink) and browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and place on a plate. Cover with foil.
  • Wipe the skillet clean and return the skillet to medium high heat and add the remaining ¼ cup butter. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan as the butter melts. The brown bits hold a lot of flavor, so no need to remove.
  • Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Whisk in the flour and allow to thicken for approximately 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the heavy cream, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Add the spinach and reduce heat to simmer. Allow to cook until the sauce slightly thickens and the spinach wilts.
  • Add the chicken back into the skillet and turn to coat in the sauce. Allow to continue to simmer until the chicken is heated through, 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 66 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 245 mg, Sodium 705 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROASTED TUSCAN CHICKEN DINNER



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When an Italian friend shared many years ago that she often added Italian sausages to her pan of baked chicken, I had to give it a try! The sausages give the chicken an amazing flavor. Over the years, I've turned it into a one-dish meal by adding potatoes, onions and peppers, and it has become a family favorite that I often use for holidays, spur of the moment company and Sunday dinners. -Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
3 sweet Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), cut in half lengthwise
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place potatoes in a shallow roasting pan; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and toss to coat. Rub chicken and sausage with 1 tablespoon oil; arrange over potatoes. , In a large bowl, toss onion and peppers with remaining oil; spoon over chicken and sausage. Sprinkle with seasonings., Bake, uncovered, until a meat thermometer inserted into chicken reads 170°-175° and potatoes are tender, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 44 g fat (13 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,181 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26 g carbohydrate, Fiber 4 g fiber, Protein 43 g protein.

CREAMY TUSCAN GARLIC CHICKEN



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A creamy garlic chicken dish with a Tuscan twist. Enough sauce to serve over noodles; cut the sauce in half for just the chicken dish.

Provided by CAL

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces penne pasta
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
3 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste, divided
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
  • Season chicken breasts with 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, making sure both sides are coated.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and cut into strips or chunks.
  • Add cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, remaining garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Whisk over medium heat until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer until spinach wilts and sauce reaches desired consistency, about 3 minutes more. Add chicken back to the skillet and cook until heated through.
  • Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1065.9 calories, Carbohydrate 75.9 g, Cholesterol 246.7 mg, Fat 65.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 33.6 g, Sodium 998.1 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. This includes using fresh chicken breasts, good quality Parmesan cheese, and a flavorful tomato sauce.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken breasts. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Make sure to pound the chicken breasts thin before cooking them. This will help them cook more evenly and quickly.
  • Don't skip the step of breading the chicken breasts. This helps to create a crispy outer coating.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce for the best results. You can either use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • If you're using a store-bought marinara sauce, be sure to simmer it for a few minutes before using it. This will help to enhance the flavor.
  • Serve the chicken Parmesan with your favorite pasta or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people of all ages. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make the best chicken Parmesan that you've ever had. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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