Baked Tuscan Chicken Breast
A delightful Baked Tuscan Chicken Breast recipe with a creamy sauce and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for impressing family or guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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 followed by the heavy cream. Mix until well combined.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s nicely coated. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Finish by garnishing with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy over pasta or with crusty garlic bread!
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in your favorite Italian herbs for a couple of hours prior to cooking. Ensure not to overcook the chicken; using a meat thermometer can help.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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