20-Minute Chicken & Spinach Parmesan

What you need:

    • 2 lb. chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise to make thinner breasts
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
    • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce
    • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
    • Cooked pasta, if desired

Directions:

    1. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. In a shallow plate, combine Panko and Parmesan cheese.
    2. Press the chicken gently into the Panko mixture on both sides to coat.
    3. In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat 2 to 3 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat.
    4. Cook chicken in oil until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Don't overcrowd the pan and do in batches if necessary.
    5. Remove chicken from skillet and remove oil if needed. Pour pasta sauce onto the bottom of the skillet then gently lay the chicken on top of the pasta sauce.
    6. Top each piece of chicken with a few tablespoons of pasta sauce, chopped spinach, and a few tablespoons of mozzarella.
    7. Place under the broiler for 2 to 4 minutes until the cheese has turned golden brown.
    8. Serve over pasta, if desired.

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