Baked Tuscan Chicken Breast
A creamy and flavorful baked chicken dish topped with mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for any family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Toss in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
This dish is great with al dente pasta or garlic bread. For extra flavor, try adding spinach or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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