Description
This Tuscan Garlic Chicken recipe features tender boneless skinless chicken breasts baked with garlic, fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese for a rich, flavorful dish that perfectly highlights classic Tuscan ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasonings
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast (about 3–4 chicken breasts)
- 2 cloves garlic
- A pinch of salt and pepper
Vegetables and Cheese
- 2 oz fresh baby spinach
- 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 8.5 oz jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained with 1 tbsp oil reserved, and chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the chicken and toppings evenly.
- Prepare Chicken and Toppings: Lay the chicken breasts flat in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Press the garlic cloves and spread the garlic evenly over the chicken breasts. Then, layer the fresh baby spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken. Drizzle the tablespoon of oil reserved from the sun-dried tomatoes over everything. Finally, sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake Chicken: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, loosely cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and continue baking for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Once cooked through, remove from the oven and serve the Tuscan Garlic Chicken with your favorite side dishes. Enjoy the flavorful, cheesy, and garlicky Tuscan-inspired meal!
Notes
- Make sure to not overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- You can use fresh garlic or garlic paste for easier spreading.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use part-skim mozzarella cheese if you want to reduce fat content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Tuscan Garlic Chicken, baked chicken breast, Italian chicken recipe, sun dried tomatoes chicken, artichoke chicken, spinach chicken bake
