Name: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes, drained; 3 cups baby spinach; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped basil

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Bake

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A festive creamy Tuscan chicken bake recipe for Christmas entertaining.

Author: Maya Bennett
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes, drained
3 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped basil

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Instructions

Prepare chicken: Heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Pound chicken to an even thickness, season, and arrange in a baking dish.
Make the sauce: Melt butter, cook garlic for 30 seconds, then whisk in cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
Add vegetables: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach until the spinach begins to wilt.
Bake: Pour sauce around chicken and bake 25 to 35 minutes until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
Finish: Rest 5 minutes, then stir lemon juice into the sauce and garnish with basil.

Notes

Editorial recipe draft: kitchen testing is required before making performance guarantees.

Find it online: https://sweetindulgencerecipes.com/creamy-tuscan-chicken-bake/