Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach

Name: Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 8 small chicken breast halves, skin and bone removed; 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, crushed; 8 ounces part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon canola oil (or cooking oil of choice); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 packages (10 ounces each) spinach leaves

Source: Simple Healthy Recipes Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education ONIE Project

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Chicken, mozzarella, and spinach seasoned with garlic make this an easy and delicious dinner.

Makes

8 Servings

Ingredients

8 small chicken breast halves, skin and bone removed
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, crushed
8 ounces part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon canola oil (or cooking oil of choice)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 packages (10 ounces each) spinach leaves

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound chicken to 1/4 inch thick.
Coat chicken with breadcrumbs and place on foil-covered baking sheet. Discard remaining breadcrumbs. Bake 10 minutes.
Top chicken with cheese; bake 4 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °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.

Notes

Learn more about: Garlic Spinach

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