Main dishes

Crispy Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach

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Turn the chicken blahs into a chicken "aha!" with crispy poultry, melty cheese and garlic-infused spinach that's all part of a smart eating plan.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

8 servings

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What You Need

small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 lb.)

pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix

pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Tbsp. olive oil

cloves garlic, minced

pkg. (9 oz. each) baby spinach leaves

Make It

HEAT oven to 400ºF.

step 1

PLACE chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness.

step 2

COAT chicken with coating mix as directed on package; place on foil-covered baking sheet. Bake 10 min. Discard shaker bag and any remaining coating mix.

step 3

TOP with cheese; bake 4 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted and chicken is done (165ºF).

step 4

MEANWHILE, heat oil in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Add half the spinach; cook 1 min. or just until spinach starts to wilt, turning constantly with tongs. Add remaining spinach; cook 1 min. or just until wilted, turning occasionally. Serve with chicken.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.

How to Purchase Chicken

When purchasing a chicken, look for one with a moist skin, tender flesh and fresh smell. Make sure that the chicken is very cold to the touch and that the package is not torn or leaking. Place chicken package inside a plastic bag before placing in the grocery cart to keep any juices from touching other food items.

How to Keep It Safe

Always purchase meat towards the end of a shopping trip so that it is out of refrigeration for the shortest time possible. Take home and refrigerate promptly. It is a good idea to put packages of raw meat in plastic bags to avoid any leakage onto other foods, especially produce.

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sjanise

posted:4/15/2011

Amazing how the mozzarella makes the chicken so tasty. 1st time cooking spinach and came out wonderful. I will make this one often.

tlsmith611

posted:2/9/2011

My family loves this recipe! It's quick, easy, and tastes great!

aaholtsl

posted:1/25/2011

This was a delicious and easy recipe. I have made it several times and it is wonderful every single time.

a cook

posted:12/29/2010

My husband really liked this and I thought it was very good as well. I served this with a side of 2% shells & cheese as another user recommended and it rounded out the meal nicely.

a cook

posted:12/9/2010

My family really enjoyed this dinner, this is one way feed our 11 year old son spinach!

lgonzalez1119

posted:12/1/2010

I followed the recipe to make the chicken, but I put a little spin on the spinach. Instead of using garlic, I used mushrooms, and sauteed them in olive oil before adding the spinach.

ncrabtree2001

posted:11/24/2010

The chicken was pretty good but the spinach was too soggy. I maybe would make this again with a different side.

ChidesterSr

posted:11/23/2010

For a learner it came out great. With two pieces of chicken I had two meals, I took Sandy (?) advice and made some mac and chess to go along with it, also two meals. I used fresh spinach I used a half a bag each time.It didn't come out to crispy though but Ok by me. Cost $8 total

stephaniemke

posted:10/27/2010

I learned that Shake & Bake is something I never want to eat again. The spinach was tasty.

sandyb303

posted:10/14/2010

I made this recipe for dinner and my boyfriend absolutely LOVED it! In addition to the garlic spinich, I served it with velveeta cheesey shells and it was a major hit! I really reccommend trying this dish out! The clean up process was super easy as well!