Baked Tuscan Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 4boneless skinless chicken breasts
breast halves
- 1 tbspcanola oil
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ tspItalian seasoning
- ¼ tsppaprika
- ⅛ tspblack pepper
- 1 cheavy cream
- 2 tspgarlic
- 1 tspcorn starch
- ¼ tspsalt
- ⅛ tspblack pepper
- ⅓ csundried tomatoes
chopped
- ¼ cParmesan cheese
- ½ cfresh spinach
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- 2
Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin, smooth meat mallet or small frying pan to flatten the thick side of the chicken so that it is roughly an even thickness.
- 3
Place chicken breasts in a 9x13" baking dish (or a larger one if you are using very large chicken breasts -- you don't want them smushed together or they will take longer to cook).
- 4
Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, paprika and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle chicken with oil and rub with seasoning (I just do the top, since the bottom will be sitting in sauce).
- 5
Whisk together cream, garlic, corn starch, salt and pepper until combined. Stir in sundried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese and pour around the chicken in the baking dish (it shouldn't cover the chicken completely, but it won't hurt anything if it does).
- 6
Bake at 425 degrees F for 16-20 minutes, until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached in the thickets part of the chicken (the exact cook time will depend on the size of your chicken breasts).
- 7
Remove pan from oven and stir spinach into sauce. The sauce may separate as it cooks (it is NOT curdled!) -- just give it a stir and it will come together. Cover pan and allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes while the spinach wilts.
- 8
Uncover and serve.
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About this Recipe
Craving a dinner that's both elegant and incredibly simple to make? This Baked Tuscan Chicken Breast recipe delivers impressive flavor in just 30 minutes, transforming a regular weeknight into a culinary delight.
Why This Recipe Works
The magic of this dish lies in its incredibly rich and flavorful creamy sauce, which comes together effortlessly around tender chicken breasts. By combining aromatic garlic, vibrant sundried tomatoes, and fresh spinach with a touch of corn starch for perfect thickening, this recipe creates a truly satisfying meal that feels far more complex than its quick preparation suggests. It’s a testament to how simple ingredients can create profound flavors.
Expect incredibly tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious, savory cream sauce. The sun-dried tomatoes lend a wonderful tangy sweetness, perfectly balanced by the fresh earthiness of spinach and the warmth of Italian seasoning. This dish is a comforting classic that tastes like it took hours, but it's ready in a flash, making it your new go-to for a delicious, satisfying meal without the fuss. It's designed to be straightforward and rewarding, even for novice cooks.
Customization & Variations
While this recipe shines as is, you can easily adjust the amount of sundried tomatoes or fresh spinach to suit your preference for more tang or a higher vegetable content. For a slightly different aromatic profile, consider exploring other Italian herb blends to complement the chicken. If you enjoy a richer cheese flavor, a freshly grated Parmesan cheese can elevate the sauce even further.
Serve this creamy Baked Tuscan Chicken Breast immediately, spooning the rich sauce generously over your favorite pasta for a complete meal. It's an ideal choice for a comforting weeknight dinner, a casual family gathering, or a quick yet impressive meal for guests.