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Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach

Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach

37 Ratings
37 Ratings
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Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach on a plate
Makes: 8 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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, 10 ounces each

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  3. Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound chicken to 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Coat chicken with bread crumbs and place on foil-covered baking sheet. Discard remaining bread crumbs. Bake 10 minutes.
  5. Top chicken with cheese; bake 4 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F.
  6. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic and stir 1 minute.
  7. Add half the spinach and cook 1 minute.
  8. Add remaining spinach. Cook until wilted, turning occasionally. Serve with chicken.

Notes

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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

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 310
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 10 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 20 mg
Cholesterol 100 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 41 g
Minerals
Calcium 307 mg
Potassium 697 mg
Sodium 364 mg
Copper 170 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 96 mg
Phosphorus 423 mg
Selenium 35 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 384 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.8 mg
Vitamin B12 1 mg
Vitamin C 20 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 345 mcg
Folate 156 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 15 mg
Choline 104 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 3 1/2 ounces
Dairy 3/4 cups

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