Recipe: Creamy Tuscan Baked Spinach & Chicken

I’m all about quick and easy recipes. Between taking my kids to basketball practice, swimming lessons and the never-ending trips to the grocery store, I have only a few minutes to prepare something that’s delicious and family approved. This Creamy Tuscan Baked Spinach & Chicken dish fits that description perfectly.

It’s packed with a ton of Italian-inspired flavors including fresh garlic, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This dish contains only 6 grams of carbs per serving and can be paired with a serving of pasta. If you want to keep it low-carb, try pairing it with a serving of mashed cauliflower or a simple side salad.

Creamy Tuscan Baked Spinach & Chicken

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or 2 chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and dried
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
• 1¼ cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, spinach, garlic, black pepper, Italian seasoning and parsley.
• Place chicken in the bottom of a baking dish. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and ½ tablespoon of Italian seasoning.
• Spread the creamy spinach mixture on top of the chicken and top with sun-dried tomatoes. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top and cover with foil.
• Bake for about 20 minutes covered and 15 minutes uncovered, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is nice and golden.
• Serve immediately with your choice of sides and enjoy.

Recipe notes

Nutrition information: calories 448, carbohydrates 6 grams, fat 33 grams, protein 16 grams, saturated fat 16 grams, cholesterol 73 milligrams, sodium 455 milligrams.

Andrea Mathis is a registered dietitian and owner of Beautiful Eats & Things. For more great recipes, visit beautifuleatsandthings.com.