Description
Indulge in the flavors of our Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole, a comforting and creamy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. This delightful recipe combines tender chicken breasts with rich cream cheese, fresh spinach, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a blend of parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pan wonder is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrition. Whether you’re serving it for family meals or meal prepping for the week, this casserole is sure to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 oz sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 3/4 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
- Italian seasoning
- onion powder
- paprika
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thin fillets; season with salt, pepper, and half the minced garlic.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth. Mix in remaining garlic and spices.
- Spread the cream mixture over the chicken in a baking dish, drizzle with reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes, then add chopped tomatoes.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Stir in spinach and top with remaining mozzarella cheese; bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg