Chicken · 35 min
Two Cheese Spinach & Chicken Bake with Roasted Zucchini
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 633 kcal / serving
A hearty chicken bake layered with ricotta, wilted spinach, and melted mozzarella, paired with roasted zucchini. It comes together quickly for a weeknight dinner with comforting textures and a simple finish.
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Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 3 clovesgarlic
- ¼ (8 oz) blockmozzarella cheese
- ½ (15 oz) pkgricotta cheese
- 2 mediumzucchini squash
From the pantry: crushed red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt
Cookware
baking dish · baking sheet pan · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · oven mitts · spatula · stirring spoon · tongs
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Produce
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 2 mediumzucchini squash
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ¼ (8 oz) blockmozzarella cheese
- ½ (15 oz) pkgricotta cheese
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby spinach | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 2 (5 oz) pkgs | 3 (5 oz) pkgs |
| chicken breasts, boneless skinless | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| garlic | 3 cloves | 6 cloves | 9 cloves |
| mozzarella cheese | ¼ (8 oz) block | ½ (8 oz) block | ¾ (8 oz) block |
| ricotta cheese | ½ (15 oz) pkg | 1 (15 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (15 oz) pkg |
| zucchini squash | 2 medium | 4 medium | 6 medium |
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil a baking dish.
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin fillets, then toss with a little oil and the Italian seasoning and salt. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat a small amount of oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach in batches, waiting for each handful to wilt before adding more, until all is wilted; remove from heat.
- Spread a thin layer of ricotta on top of the chicken in the dish, then layer on the wilted spinach and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over everything.
- Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted, 20–25 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the zucchini with oil, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Spread the zucchini on a sheet pan in a single layer and roast for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender.
- To serve, divide the chicken bake and zucchini among plates and enjoy.
Two tips
- Prep the spinach and garlic ahead of time to speed up assembly.
- For a little extra heat, finish with a pinch of crushed red pepper or serve alongside a side of extra zucchini.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 633 kcal
- Protein
- 61 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fat
- 37 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 417 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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