Creamy Baked Tuscan Chicken: Indulgent Flavor Without the Guilt
A rich and creamy dish that is packed with flavor but still adheres to healthy eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the heavy cream and add the sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until heated through, then remove from heat.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the creamy mixture over them.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing prior to cooking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg