Description
Baked Tuscan Chicken Breasts are juicy, tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. A flavorful and easy dinner recipe.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and red pepper flakes; cook until spinach wilts.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp of 165°F/74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and melting quality.
- You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred.
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg