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Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole

A comforting casserole combining tender chicken breast with a creamy, flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts bisected horizontally to yield 4 thin fillets
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese finely grated
  • 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes well-drained and finely chopped; reserve the oil
  • 3/4 cup fresh spinach coarsely chopped
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four thinner fillets. Arrange in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle half of the minced garlic over the top.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and heavy cream. Beat until smooth. Incorporate remaining garlic, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Add grated Parmesan and half of the mozzarella cheese, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Spread the creamy mixture over the seasoned chicken fillets. Drizzle with reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes and scatter chopped tomatoes around the dish.
  5. Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Stir coarsely chopped spinach into the sauce surrounding the chicken and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  7. Return the baking dish to the oven uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese melts and spinach wilts.
  8. Let the casserole rest briefly before serving. Serve hot alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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