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Close-up of seared chicken breast in ivory garlic cream sauce with spinach. (Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole)

Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole: The Creamy Garlic Dinner of Your Dreams

This Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole features juicy seared chicken in a rich garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Topped with bubbly mozzarella and parmesan, it’s a Pinterest-favorite 30-minute dinner that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts sliced into thick strips (680g)
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream room temperature (360ml)
  • 1/2 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes oil-packed, julienned (60g)
  • 3 cups Fresh Baby Spinach (90g)
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded (115g)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated (50g)

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet For searing chicken and making sauce
  • 1 9x13 Baking Dish White ceramic preferred

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from pan.
  2. In the same pan, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Add heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted.
  3. Place chicken in baking dish. Pour sauce over. Top with mozzarella and parmesan. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the best texture.
Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes for a professional look.