Published Saturday, January 7, 2023
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Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach - USDA
Makes: 8 Servings
Chicken, mozzarella, and spinach seasoned with garlic make this an easy and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken breast halves (small, skin and bone removed)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (Italian seasoned, crushed)
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, part skim (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 packages 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 bread crumbs and place on foil-covered baking sheet. Discard remaining bread crumbs. Bake 10 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.
Source: Simple Healthy Recipes, Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education, ONIE Project
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
|
Nutrients |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Total Calories |
310 |
|
Total Fat |
12 g |
|
Saturated Fat |
4 g |
|
Cholesterol |
100 mg |
|
Sodium |
364 mg |
|
Carbohydrates |
9 g |
|
Dietary Fiber |
2 g |
|
Total Sugars |
1 g |
|
Added Sugars included |
0 g |
|
Protein |
41 g |
|
Vitamin D |
0 mcg |
|
Calcium |
307 mg |
|
Iron |
3 mg |
|
Potassium |
697 mg |
