Baked Mozzarella and Marinara Chicken

Baked Mozzarella and Marinara Chicken

easy 35 minutes

with Mushroom, Spinach and Olive Oil Linguine

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Linguine
  • Mozzarella
  • White Medium Mushroom
  • Baby Spinach
  • Grana Padano Cheese
  • Spice Mix (Garlic Powder,Dried Oregano,,)

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1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium high heat. Pat the chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and put in a baking dish with the tomato sauce and spices, salt and pepper.. Cover with the mozzarella cheese and grana padano. Bake in the oven for 15-17 minutes. Bake on Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes if desired.

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2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta 8-10 minutes until tender. Keep 1/4 cup of the cooking water then drain the pasta.

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3. Thinly slice the mushrooms and spinach.

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4. Add a drizzle of oil to the pan if necessary and reduce the heat to medium. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Add salt and pepper. Add 1 tbsp. of butter and the spinach and cook for 2 minutes.

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5. Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the cooking water and a generous drizzle of oil. Cook 1-2 minutes.

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6. Serve the chicken with the pasta. Bon appétit!