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Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole

Creamy Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole Your New Family Favorite

Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole is a delicious, keto-friendly dish that combines tender chicken, creamy spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast slice thinly for even cooking
  • 10 ounces Frozen Chopped Spinach squeeze out excess moisture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese consider low-fat for a lighter touch
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream half-and-half works as a lighter alternative
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh gives the best results
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust according to dietary needs
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper customize to your preference
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast can be a vegan substitute
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes offers a sweet, tangy dimension
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese for a deliciously gooey topping
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley garnish for freshness

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • meat mallet
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Prepare your baking dish.
  2. Flatten the chicken breasts slightly and season with salt, pepper, and half the garlic.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, heavy cream, remaining garlic, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Fold in parmesan and half of mozzarella.
  4. Spread the creamy mixture over the chicken, add sun-dried tomatoes, drizzle with oil, and top with remaining mozzarella.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to squeeze out excess moisture from the frozen spinach to prevent a watery casserole. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F (71°C). Cover initially with foil to prevent browning too quickly.

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