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Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole

Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole: Cozy Comfort in Every Bite

Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines creamy flavors and tender chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Cut horizontally for even cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Reserve half for layering
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Oil from Sun-Dried Tomato Jar
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with thawed, well-drained frozen spinach

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your baking dish by greasing it.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Arrange in the greased baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, grated Parmesan, and half of the mozzarella.
  4. Pour the creamy sauce over the seasoned chicken, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
  5. Drizzle oil from sun-dried tomatoes over the dish and scatter chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, add fresh spinach, and top with remaining mozzarella. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.
  8. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use softened cream cheese to prevent lumps in the sauce. If using frozen spinach, ensure it's thoroughly thawed and drained before adding to the casserole.

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