BAKED CHICKEN FLORENTINE

Try this sure-to-please Baked Chicken Florentine made with melty Thick Cut Mozzarella Shreds.

Servings
4
Cook Time
45 MIN
Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil
3 tbsp. white wine or apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 to 6 ounces each)
2 cups packed baby spinach leaves
1-½ cups marinara sauce
1 cup Borden® Cheese Thick Cut Mozzarella Shreds
Steps
1
MIX olive oil, vinegar, garlic and seasonings. Pour over chicken in shallow dish (or zip lock bag); coat well. Cover; refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
2
PREHEAT oven to 400° F (205° C). Remove chicken from marinade and place in 9x13-inch baking dish; discard marinade.
3
BAKE 15 minutes; carefully drain juices if necessary. Cover chicken with spinach, marinara sauce and cheese (dish is hot). Continue cooking 15 to 18 minutes or until chicken is cooked through to 165° F (74o C) and cheese is light golden brown.
Elsie’s Tip
Serve with noodles or pasta, if desired. You can easily cut this recipe in half for 2 servings and bake in a 9-inch dish.