Easy Baked Tuscan Chicken Recipe
Creamy baked Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach for a cozy, weeknight-friendly dinner. Ready in about 40 minutes.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts patted dry
- 1.25 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1.5 tsp minced garlic
- 0.33 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.75 cup heavy cream room temperature if possible
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more to taste
- 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped oil-packed, drained
- 2 cup baby spinach loosely packed
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Set a large oven-safe skillet on the stove.
- Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high. Sear chicken until golden, 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Lower heat to medium. Melt butter in the skillet. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth. Scrape up browned bits and simmer for 1 minute to reduce slightly.
- Whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens a bit, 2–3 minutes.
- Fold in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook until the greens wilt. Adjust salt to taste.
- Nestle chicken into the sauce and spoon some over the tops. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake until the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part, about 15–18 minutes.
- Rest 5 minutes. Finish with chopped basil and serve with extra Parmesan.
Notes
Variation: Swap bone-in thighs (increase bake time 5–10 minutes), or add sliced mushrooms with the garlic. Serve over orzo, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to catch the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat gently over low heat with a splash of broth or cream.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Baked Tuscan Chicken Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.