This baked Tuscan chicken casserole recipe is so quick to make and flavorful. Everyone will love it!
Easy to make and quite tasty is Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole. This recipe for scrumptious chicken casserole is sure to please everyone! Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, cream cheese, and parmesan are combined in this simple baked Tuscan chicken casserole recipe, which comes together fast for a busy day’s lunch. Additionally, this low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly Tuscan chicken casserole dish is available. Have fun!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE BAKED TUSCAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE
- One pound (450 grams) of skinless, boneless chicken breast (about two breasts, cut horizontally)
- Six ounces of frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, and squeezed dry
- 3 ounces of softened cream cheese
- one-third cup heavy cream
- four minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Half a teaspoon of powdered onion
- One-fourth teaspoon of chili powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- One tsp of Italian spice
- Grated Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup
- Sun-dried tomatoes (8 oz container), rinsed, diced, and set aside 1 tablespoon of oil
- One tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley and 3/4 cup of grated mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS
- To prepare the baked casserole with Tuscan chicken: Set oven temperature to 400ºF, or 200ºC.
- Combine the heavy cream, cream cheese, and spinach in a bowl and whisk well. Beat in half of the garlic, black pepper, chili powder, onion powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Beat in 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and the parmesan cheese after adding them.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a big baking dish so that they are flat. Add salt, pepper, and the remaining half of the garlic to the chicken breasts’ seasoning. Drizzle a tablespoon of the oil set aside for the sun-dried tomatoes over the spinach and cream cheese mixture that has been spread over the chicken. Next, add the sun-dried tomatoes. Finally, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken dish.
- Bake the Tuscan chicken casserole for 35 minutes. Bake it loosely covered with foil for 20 minutes, then uncover it and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, internal temperature of 165˚F to 71ºC. Serve the Baked Tuscan chicken casserole right away, accompanied by your preferred sides (zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, etc.). Have fun!
TUSCAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE TIPS
- Use up your leftover chicken: This Tuscan chicken casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. Simply bake in the oven for fifteen or twenty minutes, according on the quantity of chicken that is used.
- For an added kick, add a pinch of cayenne or mustard powder.
- Add breadcrumbs to your chicken casserole for a crunchy, crisp coating. While crushed pig rind might be a decent choice for people on a low-carb or ketogenic diet, panko is incredibly flaky and delicate.
MORE CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPES
- Fajita Chicken Casserole
- French Onion Chicken Casserole
- Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole
- Spinach Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella
