crispy mozzarella chicken with garlic spinach

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

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

(4 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min

Ingredients For crispy mozzarella chicken with garlic spinach

  • 8 sm
    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

How To Make crispy mozzarella chicken with garlic spinach

  • 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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