Easy Baked Tuscan Chicken

Easy Baked Tuscan Chicken

This Baked Tuscan Chicken is a creamy, one-pan dish packed with garlic parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. It's quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: baked tuscan chicken, Baked tuscan chicken recipe with cream cheese, Best baked tuscan chicken recipe, Chicken breast recipes, Oven baked chicken recipes with sauce, Simple baked tuscan chicken recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Resting Time: 5

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 480kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 Oven-safe skillet Cast iron or stainless steel recommended
1 Wooden spoon For stirring the sauce
1 Measuring cups For liquids and grated cheese
1 Knife For chopping sun-dried tomatoes and spinach
1 Cutting board For preparing chicken and vegetables
1 Meat thermometer Ensure chicken reaches 165°F

Ingredients

4 Boneless chicken breasts About 2 pounds
2 tablespoon Olive oil For searing
3 cloves Garlic Minced
1 cup Heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half
½ cup Chicken broth Low sodium preferred
1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes Chopped, oil-packed preferred
2 cups Fresh spinach Roughly chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning For flavor
½ teaspoon Dried basil Optional
½ teaspoon Garlic powder Enhances flavor
¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional for spice
Salt & black pepper For seasoning
1 tablespoon Butter For making the sauce
¼ cup Parmesan cheese Extra for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side.
Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese. Simmer. Sauce
Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cook until spinach wilts.
Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it.
Sprinkle with extra parmesan and transfer to the oven.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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