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Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole

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๐Ÿ— Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole with Creamy Spinach and Parmesan is a rich and comforting dish combining tender chicken with creamy cheeses and flavorful sun-dried tomatoes.
๐ŸŒฟ This Italian-inspired casserole is easy to prepare and packed with nutrients from spinach and protein from chicken, making it perfect for family dinners.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally to yield 4 thin fillets

4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature

3/4 cup heavy cream

4 cloves garlic, finely minced

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, finely grated

8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, well-drained and finely chopped

3/4 cup fresh spinach, coarsely chopped

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 large chicken breasts

3/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup Parmesan

3/4 cup mozzarella

Instructions

1-Preheat the oven: to 400ยฐF to ensure your casserole bakes evenly.

2-Slice the 2 large chicken breasts: in half lengthwise to yield 4 thin fillets, then place them in a baking dish and season with salt, pepper, and half of the 4 cloves of minced garlic.

3-In a bowl, beat the 4 ounces of cream cheese and 3/4 cup heavy cream until smooth. Mix in the remaining garlic, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and half of the 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese.

4-Spread this cream cheese mixture over the chicken fillets, drizzle with the reserved oil from the 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, and scatter the chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top.

5-Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165ยฐF internally.

6-Remove the foil, stir in the 3/4 cup chopped fresh spinach, and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.

7-Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until the cheese melts and the spinach wilts, then let it rest briefly before serving.

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Notes

๐Ÿด Slice chicken thinly for even cooking and to keep it juicy.
๐ŸŒž Drain sun-dried tomatoes well to avoid excess oil; adjust oil quantity as needed.
๐Ÿฅ— Serve with sides like pasta, salad, seasoned vegetables, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving