Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Tuscany with this succulent Baked Tuscan Chicken Breasts recipe. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then smothered in a creamy, savory sauce packed with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Baked to golden perfection and topped with melted mozzarella, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1½ cups baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Chicken:
Sauce:
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Season chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken: In a skillet, sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, add garlic, tomatoes, spinach, cream, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until thickened.
- Bake: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- You can substitute boneless thighs for chicken breasts if preferred.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
