Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Tuscany with this Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach are enveloped in a creamy sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into chunks)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet, cook chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until lightly browned.
- Add ingredients: Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Make the sauce: Stir in cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer to baking dish, top with mozzarella, bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream and reduce cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
