Cheesy Italian Chicken
Sautéed Spinach and Bell Pepper
Ingredients
- ¼ lb bacon
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ (8-oz) block cream cheese
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook bacon in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat 10 minutes or until crisp; drain, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
- Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet; season with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in hot drippings over medium-high heat 5 minutes per side or until browned.
- Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, seasoning, mozzarella, bacon, chives, and parsley in a medium-size bowl.
- Smear cheese spread on chicken in skillet; transfer skillet to oven.
- Bake 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (5-oz) pkg spinach
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- ½ Tbsp butter
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook spinach, bell pepper, salt, and pepper in hot oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until bell pepper is tender.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
565
|
76
|
641
|
| Fat (g) | 36 | 7 | 43 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| Protein (g) | 52 | 2 | 54 |
| Carb (g) | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1282 | 247 | 1529 |
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