CRISPY MOZZARELLA CHICKEN WITH GARLIC SPINACH

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Another great recipe from the people at Kraft Foods which I have changed up to suit my tastes. I didn't want to use Shake N Bake so I substituted Panko. Photo: www.kraftrecipes.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 c panko italian style bread crumbs
1 pkg (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 clove garlic, minced
2 pkg (9 oz.ea.) baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • 2. Dip the chicken in egg, then coat with bread crumbs. Place on a foil-covered baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • 3. Top the chicken with mozzarella cheese and continue baking an additional 5 minutes or until chicken is done and cheese is melted.
  • 4. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a Dutch oven or deep skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add half the spinach; cook 1 minute or just until spinach starts to wilt, turning constantly with tongs. Add remaining spinach; cook 1 minute or just until it wilts, turning occasionally.
  • 5. Serve chicken with spinach mixture.

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