Description
This Baked Tuscan Chicken Breasts recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, savory sauce featuring sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Season and sear chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet until golden and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add cherry tomatoes, spinach, cream, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until thickened.
- Bake: Return chicken to skillet, top with sauce and mozzarella. Bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with 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
