Description
Juicy chicken breasts baked in a creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.