hit counter html code Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
A close-up of a fork lifting a bite of creamy chicken and pasta with sun-dried tomatoes.

Baked Tuscan Chicken


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

  • Author: Jessica

Description

This Baked Tuscan Chicken is creamy, cheesy, and bursting with bold flavors!
Tender chicken breasts are baked with a luscious spinach, sun-dried tomato, and cheese topping for the ultimate cozy dinner


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken and Creamy Topping:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided

  • â…“ cup cream cheese, softened

  • â…“ cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup spinach, chopped

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

  • â…“ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

  • 8 oz jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped (reserve 1 tablespoon of oil from the jar)

For Topping:

 

  • Fresh parsley, chopped


Instructions

Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Spray or lightly oil a 9×13 casserole dish.

Step 2:
Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner fillets.
Lay them in a single layer in the prepared casserole dish.

Step 3:
Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and rub with 2 minced garlic cloves for extra flavor.

Step 4:
In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, chopped spinach, remaining 2 minced garlic cloves, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, and chili powder.

Step 5:
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and ½ cup of the shredded mozzarella.
Mix well until the mixture is creamy and combined.

Step 6:
Spread the creamy spinach mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.

Step 7:
Top with chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of reserved oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for extra flavor.

Step 8:
Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.

Step 9:
Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Step 10:
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the cheese is golden and bubbly.

 

Step 11:
Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the dish before serving.

Advertisements