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Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A creamy, flavorful chicken casserole with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and melted cheeses, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts (bisected horizontally to yield 4 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)

Seasonings

  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  • Slice chicken breasts in half, season with salt, pepper, and half the garlic. Arrange in a baking dish.
  • Mix cream cheese, heavy cream, remaining garlic, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, and half the mozzarella until smooth. Spread over chicken, drizzle with tomato oil, and scatter sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover, stir in spinach, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes.

Notes

Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken