Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach
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Serves8 (1 piece each)
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Ingredients
- 8 4-ounce pieces chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1.5 cups skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 5-ounce packages spinach
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound chicken to 1/4 inch thick.
- Coat chicken with bread crumbs and place on foil-covered baking sheet. Discard remaining bread crumbs. Bake 15-20 minutes.
- Top chicken with cheese; bake 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic and stir 1 minute.
- Add half the spinach and cook 1 minute.
- Add remaining spinach. Cook until wilted, turning occasionally. Serve with chicken.
Recipe Tips
Use any type of chicken or turkey cut (thighs, cutlets, tenders, etc). Ensure it reaches 165 degrees internal temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach
Amount Per Serving (1 piece eachg)
Calories 271
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 100mg
33%
Sodium 367mg
15%
Potassium 501mg
14%
Total Carbohydrates 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 44g
88%
Vitamin A
77%
Vitamin C
7%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
22%
Iron
16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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