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Italian Chicken Jump in the Mouth

A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella, perfect for quick family dinners or impressing your guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Use high-quality chicken for best results
  • 1 cup marinara sauce Any tasty tomato-based sauce can be used
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Feel free to adjust the amount based on preference
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust seasoning to your liking
  • as needed Fresh basil for garnish Optional, for garnish before serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and cook them for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the marinara sauce over the top. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly on the chicken.
  5. Cover the skillet and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve warm.
  2. Enjoy the explosion of flavors!

Notes

Serve over pasta or with a garden salad. Pair with garlic bread and a glass of sparkling water or Italian wine.