Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach

30 min · Serves 8

Based on a recipe from Simple Healthy Recipes Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education ONIE Project, via USDA MyPlate Kitchen

What goes in

• 8boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• ½ cupItalian seasoned bread crumbs
• 8 ozpart-skim mozzarella cheese
• 14.8 mlcanola oil
• 4garlic
• 2 packsspinach leaves

How to cook it

1. Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
2. Sandwich the chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound them down to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
3. Dredge each breast in the bread crumbs until coated, transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet, and discard any extra crumbs.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the chicken pieces.
5. Return to the oven for 4 to 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the chicken registers an internal temperature of 165 °F.
6. Meanwhile, warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in the minced garlic for 1 minute.
7. Add half of the spinach and cook for 1 minute as it begins to collapse.
8. Toss in the remaining spinach and cook, turning occasionally, until fully wilted, then serve immediately alongside the chicken.

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