Skinny Chicken Mozzarella with basil marinara and garlicky greens

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • ⅗ oz. Butter
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 8 oz. Kale
  • 2 Basil Sprigs
  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 3/4 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 3 oz. Spinach
  • 8 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
  • 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Set butter on counter to soften. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Prepare a baking sheet with foil and cooking spray.

  2. Mince garlic. Stem kale and coarsely chop. Stem basil, stack leaves, roll into a long cylinder, and slice across the length to create very thin strips. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry.

  3. Cut chicken breasts into thirds. Combine softened butter and grated Parmesan in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Coat chicken pieces evenly on both sides with butter-Parmesan mixture. Place coated chicken on prepared baking sheet and bake 15-17 minutes, or until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees. While chicken bakes, start cooking kale and spinach.

  4. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil, garlic, 1 Tbsp. water, spinach, and kale to hot pan and cook 3-4 minutes, or until wilted. Remove from burner and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and wipe pan clean.

  5. Return pan used to cook greens over low heat. Add marinara sauce, ¼ cup water, and chicken to hot pan. Increase heat to medium, spoon sauce over chicken, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Cover and cook 2 minutes, or until mozzarella melts. If you don’t have a lid for your pan, spray a piece of foil with cooking spray (to prevent cheese from sticking) and cover pan.

  6. Add a serving of garlicky greens to a plate. Nestle three pieces of chicken next to greens. Spoon marinara over chicken and garnish with basil.

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