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Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole

Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole: Cozy Comfort Food Magic

Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Sauce
  • 8 oz cream cheese or ricotta for lighter option
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk for lower fat
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or fresh chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
For the Cheese Layer
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded, plus more for topping
For the Veggies
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups fresh spinach can substitute with kale

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • foil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into 4 fillets and season them with salt, pepper, and garlic.
  3. Blend cream cheese and heavy cream in a mixing bowl until smooth, then mix in garlic, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread half of the creamy sauce in a greased baking dish, lay the chicken fillets over it, and drizzle the remaining sauce on top followed by scattering sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil, stir in spinach, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.
  7. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with ricotta. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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