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Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole

Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole

This Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole features tender chicken, smooth spinach, and cheese with sun-dried tomatoes, adding Italian flavor to your meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 6 breasts chicken thinly sliced

Vegetables

  • 8 oz frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 jar sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped (keep 2 tablespoons of the oil)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped Italian parsley for garnish

Dairy

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided

Spices and Seasonings

  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus extra for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper plus extra for seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the spinach, cream cheese, and heavy cream until smooth.
  • Add half of the minced garlic, ½ teaspoon each of kosher salt, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and the Italian seasoning to the cream mixture. Mix well.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Lay the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Season them with a sprinkle of salt, black pepper, and the remaining minced garlic.
  • Spread the spinach and cream cheese mixture over the chicken.
  • Top with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and drizzle with the reserved tomato oil.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests with its comforting flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg
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