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    Home » Main Dish Recipes » Casseroles » Keto Tuscan Chicken Casserole

    Keto Tuscan Chicken Casserole

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    Published: Nov 18, 2021 by Taryn

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    This Keto Tuscan Chicken Casserole Recipe with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce on top of tender chicken and covered with provolone is incredible. You would never know how easy this is or that it has less than 10 ingredients. 

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    This creamy Keto Tuscan Chicken Casserole is amazing. I enjoy my recipes (or I wouldn't share them) but this was over the top good. I would serve it for dinner company I wanted to impress any day of the week.

    One of my favorite things ever is the sun-dried tomato sauce at Olive Garden. In my vegetarian days, I loved the Portobello Mushroom Ravioli there. I would dip my breadsticks in the sauce and sigh in satisfaction.

    I don't eat ravioli anymore. I don't love pasta enough to try any of the homemade low carb versions out there so I decided to make a similar sauce for chicken. The sun-dried tomato sauce was always the best part of that dish and it is the best part of my Keto Tuscan Chicken Casserole as well. I had to refrain from licking the casserole dish as I was putting away the leftovers. I did scrape every bit I could off with the spatula. Which I did lick. Repeatedly.

    If you love those mushroom ravioli as much as I did make sure to check out my Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms!

    This easy creamy Tuscan garlic chicken recipe is low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and Trim Healthy Mama friendly.

    plate with keto tuscan chicken

    Ingredients

    • Chicken tenderloins - Chicken tenderloins are the best value for money. You don't have to worry about them having a strange texture like many chicken breasts in stores nowadays. They're low in fat and high in protein, so they make a great addition to any diet.
    • Sun-dried tomatoes - Sun-dried tomatoes are tasty, flavorful, and they look great as a garnish for salads, appetizers, and main dishes.
    • Cream cheese - Cream cheese is an American dairy product. It's usually made from milk and cream, but can also be made with non-dairy milk. In the United States, it's used in a variety of recipes ranging from baked goods to main courses
    • Fresh basil leaves - Fresh basil leaves are an excellent seasoning for chicken, salads, pizza, and vegetables. They are one herb that I always recommend buying fresh instead of dried.
    • Garlic powder - If you're looking for a spice that's got the best taste, the most unique flavor, and aroma, look no further than roasted garlic powder. It is has a more intense flavor than regular garlic powder.I use it in almost every savory recipe I make.
    • Baby spinach - A common mistake is thinking that baby spinach and mature spinach are the same things. The biggest difference between baby spinach and mature spinach is that baby spinach leaves are smaller and lighter in color. They cook faster and are more tender.
    • Provolone cheese - Provolone cheese is a solid choice for keto Tuscan chicken. It adds the perfect amount of flavor to your dishes, and it's delicious by itself too!

    How to Make Keto Tuscan Chicken

    Step One: Bake the chicken tenderloins and drain any excess cooking liquid. Stir together the ingredients for the sundried tomato cream sauce.

    tenderloins in sundried tomato sauce lined on the bottom of a white casserole dish

    Step Two: Pour the sundried tomato sauce on the chicken and spread it evenly. Top with the cheese.

    slices of provolone cheese on the casserole

    Step Three: Bake until hot, bubbly, and golden.

    overhead view of Tuscan chicken casserole in a white dish

    Variations

    Chicken - I make this Tuscan chicken recipe with fresh chicken tenderloins but you can use chicken breasts or even chicken thighs. You can even use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.

    Shrimp - This sauce is also amazing on shrimp. Just lightly sautee it in a large skillet and add the sauce and spinach right to the pan!

    Creamy Garlic Sauce - You can swap out the sundried tomatoes for roasted garlic cloves for an amazing sauce that is great on chicken, zucchini noodles, or even salmon.

    Common Questions

    Can I prepare this ahead of time?

    Once the casserole is prepared you can wait to bake it. I prepped it in the early afternoon, put it in the fridge, and then baked it right before dinner. You will need to increase the final baking time if it is cold when you put it in the oven.

    Can I use frozen chicken?

    Yes. Just cook the chicken, drain the liquid, and then add the sun-dried tomato sauce, spinach, and cheese.

    Can I use leftover cooked chicken?

    You can also just make this keto creamy Tuscan chicken recipe with leftover cubed or shredded chicken or thinly sliced chicken breasts. Just proceed with the sauce recipe and adjust the cooking time as needed.

    What should I serve with Keto Tuscan Chicken?

    I normally serve this with steamed or roasted vegetables but cauliflower rice, mashed cauliflower, or a green salad are also great choices. You can even make some keto breadsticks to help mop up the delicious creamy sauce.

    How do I store leftovers?

    Put them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4-5 days. You can freeze this for longer storage. Just cook the chicken, add the sauce, spinach, and cheese and place into the freezer at that point. Thaw overnight and then bake.

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    overhead view of keto Tuscan chicken casserole served with broccoli florets on a white plate next to a fork

    Keto Tuscan Chicken Casserole

    Keto Tuscan Chicken has a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with chicken, spinach, & provolone cheese.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 398.3
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 3 lb chicken tenders
    • 2 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes
    • 3 tablespoon warm water
    • 12 fresh basil leaves
    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • 1 teaspoon roasted or regular garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 3 oz cooking liquid from the chicken or chicken stock
    • 5 oz fresh baby spinach
    • 12 slices provolone cheese
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350.
    • Cook the chicken tenders until cooked through. I cook mine in a covered casserole dish for 30 minutes at 350. Reserve 3 oz of the cooking liquid and drain the rest.
    • In a small blender or food processor puree the sun-dried tomatoes and warm water until they are pureed. Add the basil and process until it is chopped. 
    • In a medium bowl mix the sun-dried tomato puree, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and cooking liquid or chicken stock. Once it is pretty smooth, mix in the spinach.
    • Spread the sauce on top of the chicken tenders. Top with the provolone cheese. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.

    Notes

    Make sure to watch the video in the blog post to see how this casserole is made!
    Nutrition: This recipe has 8 servings. A serving is approximately three chicken tenderloins with sauce and cheese. There are 2.5 NET carbs per serving.
    Prep: Once the casserole is prepared you can wait to bake it. I prepped it in the early afternoon, put it in the fridge, and then baked it right before dinner. You will need to increase the final baking time if it is cold when you put it in the oven.
    Substitutes: You can also just make this with leftover cubed or shredded chicken or thinly sliced chicken breasts. Just proceed with the sauce recipe and adjust the cooking time as needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 398.3 | Carbohydrates: 3.1g | Protein: 45.8g | Fat: 21.8g | Saturated Fat: 11.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 159.7mg | Sodium: 700.4mg | Potassium: 851.3mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 1.6g | Vitamin A: 2386.6IU | Vitamin C: 7.6mg | Calcium: 271.8mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    Originally Published September 7, 2016. Revised and Republished November 18, 2021.

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    Comments

    1. Dee says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:03 pm

      Roughly how much longer would you cook it if cold from refrigerator?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        March 14, 2022 at 10:57 am

        An additional 10 minutes.

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    2. OLGA. says

      November 21, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      Can’t wait to TRY IT OUT 😋5 stars

      Reply
    3. Becky says

      May 10, 2021 at 12:02 pm

      This is amazing. I made it for Mother's Day for a friend and her family. Everyone loved it. It will be a regular dish around here!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Judy says

      March 07, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      Yumm! This is good5 stars

      Reply
    5. JoAnn says

      February 04, 2021 at 6:24 pm

      This came out really good. I added more of the spices and it was delicious!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Nancy says

      January 18, 2021 at 9:40 pm

      Was delicious. Everyone loved. I am assuming the nutritional value is per serving?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        January 18, 2021 at 11:33 pm

        Yes, glad you liked it!

        Reply
    7. Sarah Moeller says

      July 30, 2020 at 11:33 am

      Very tasty and easy to make. I couldn’t find sun-dried tomatoes, so I used tomato pesto instead. It was delicious, and all six kids loved it.5 stars

      Reply
    8. Kathy Cook says

      July 18, 2020 at 1:44 pm

      Love this easy, delicious and impressive dish. Any leftovers become a breakfast frittata the next morning. Yum.5 stars

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