Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Broccoli Bake is a savory dish combining tender chicken and fresh broccoli in a rich creamy sauce topped with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Add half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and well combined.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet. Add the sautéed broccoli and mix until everything is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Broccoli, Chicken Bake, Italian Chicken Recipe