Ingredients and Weight: - Chicken breasts: 8 (1 lb) - Spinach: 10 oz - Parmesan cheese: 1 cup - Breadcrumbs: 1 cup - Eggs: 2 - Marinara sauce: 1 jar (28 oz) - Olive oil: 1/4 cup - Salt and pepper: to taste
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. 3. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs. In another shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. 4. Dip chicken breasts into eggs, then into the breadcrumb mixture. 5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. 6. Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. 7. Top with chicken breasts, then spinach. 8. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. 9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and spinach is wilted.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 450 per serving - Protein: 30g - Carbohydrates: 40g - Fat: 25g
Dish Characteristics: - Crispy chicken breasts - Creamy spinach filling - Melted Parmesan cheese crust
User Comments: - "This was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and the spinach was perfectly cooked." - "The Parmesan cheese adds such a rich and flavorful crust." - "This dish is so easy to make and it's a hit with the whole family."
Special Precautions and Tips: - To make the dish healthier, use whole-wheat breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs. - If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and drained. - Serve with a side of pasta or rice.