Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Spinach
Tender chicken breasts are coated with Parmesan and Italian seasoning, then baked with green onions in a creamy spinach sauce. Chopped pimento peppers add a mild, colorful accent, making this a comforting dinner for a family meal or casual gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a small bowl, combine cheese and seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in the cheese mixture to coat lightly. Set the remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange the coated chicken pieces in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish.
- 3
In a small saucepan, sauté green onion in butter/margarine until tender. Stir in flour, then add milk all at once. Simmer, stirring, until bubbly. Stir in drained spinach and pimiento and mix together. Spoon spinach mixture over chicken and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender and chicken juices run clear.
- Calories 335.58 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 58.41 g Good Source 117%
- Carbohydrate 4.89 g 2%
- Total Fat 8.14 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.13 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 157.21 mg High 52%
- Sodium 283.79 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.81 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 189.16 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.03 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 130.01 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 169.86 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 4.74 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.21 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Spinach is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Chopped Spinach. Each serving provides about 335.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Spinach?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Breast, Chopped Spinach, Diced Pimientos. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Spinach?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Spinach?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 335.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Spinach healthy?
- Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 335.58 calories and 58.41 g of protein, or 117% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 283.79 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.13 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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