Description
Tender and flavorful Baked Tuscan Chicken Breasts with a creamy sauce, spinach, and tomatoes make for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sear the chicken in a skillet until golden brown, then set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in the skillet, then add cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Bake: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
