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Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole

Creamy Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole That's Love on a Plate

Experience the comfort of Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole, a delightful blend of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy goodness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 ounces cream cheese substitute with Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1 cup heavy cream coconut cream for dairy-free version
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, fresh or powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese low-fat option available
For the Veggies and Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed recommended
  • 4 cups fresh spinach or kale/arugula
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into thinner fillets and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine cream cheese and heavy cream in a mixing bowl until smooth, then stir in garlic, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, Parmesan, and half of mozzarella.
  4. Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken in the baking dish, drizzle with sun-dried tomato oil, and sprinkle sun-dried tomatoes on top.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove foil, fold in spinach, and top with remaining mozzarella.
  7. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and spinach is wilted.
  8. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a side dish, consider pairing with Garlic Chicken Broccoli for extra nutrition.

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