Baked Tuscan Chicken Breasts Recipe
Tender and juicy Baked Tuscan Chicken Breasts with a creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce, topped with melted mozzarella. This Italian-inspired dish is easy to make and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place them in the baking dish.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in a skillet, then add cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Stir in cream and Parmesan until combined.
- Assemble: Spoon the sauce over the chicken, top with mozzarella, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Finish: Broil for a golden top, then let it rest before serving. Garnish with basil.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version of the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
