Spinach & Chicken Italian

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Ready in 35 minutes.  Serves 4

  • 1 cup tomato pasta sauce
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut or pounded into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained or 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Pour 1/2 pasta sauce in a large baking dish. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken and add to the dish.  Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of pasta sauce, spinach and mozzarella.  Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside and cheese begins to turn brown.
  3. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Note:   Fill half your plate with fruits and veggies.

 Nutrients Per 1-cup Serving:  Calories 140, Protein 19g, Carbohydrate 6g, Cholesterol 50mg, Total fat 4.5g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 510mg, Sugars 3g,Vitamin A 80% DV, vitamin C 6% DV, calcium 15% DV, Iron 8% DV

Source:  https://www.mainesnap-ed.org/recipes/spinach-chicken-italian/