Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons kraft zesty Italian dressing, divided
  • 4 cups lightly packed baby spinach leaves
  • 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb./500 g)
  • 4 slices deli smoked ham (80 g)
  • 1 cup shredded kraft swiss cheese

Method

  • HEAT 1 tablespoons of the dressing in large ovenproof skillet on medium heat.
  • Add spinach; cook and stir 1 minute or just until spinach is wilted.
  • Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • ADD remaining 2 tablespoons dressing and the chicken to skillet; turn chicken over to evenly coat both sides with dressing.
  • Cook 5 to 6 minute on each side or until chicken is cooked through (170F).
  • TOP evenly with ham and cheese; cover.
  • Reduce heat to low; cook 1 to 2 minute or until cheese is melted.
  • Or, place under a broiler to brown.
  • Spoon spinach mixture evenly onto four plates; top each with a chicken breast.
  • Serving Suggestion
  • For a simple, yet elegant, weeknight dinner, serve with hot cooked rice and a tossed green salad.
  • Variation
  • Substitute 8 medium fresh asparagus spears, cut in half, for the spinach.
  • Heat dressing in skillet as directed.
  • Add asparagus; cook and stir 5 minute or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
  • Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons dressing and the chicken to skillet.
  • Continue as directed.
  • Make It For Two
  • Reduce the quantity of ingredients by half and prepare as directed.