Name: Cheesy Chicken Marinara Bake with Asparagus & Spinach Sauté
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3 small bunches asparagus; 3 (142 g) pkgs baby spinach; 1.36 kg chicken thighs, boneless skinless; 1 ½ (680 g) jars marinara sauce; 1 ½ cups shredded cheese, Italian blend; black pepper; extra virgin olive oil; garlic powder; Italian seasoning; salt

Cheesy Chicken Marinara Bake with Asparagus & Spinach SautéCheesy Chicken Marinara Bake with Asparagus & Spinach Sauté — a 35-minute lunch recipe with 10 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

3 small bunches asparagus

3 (142 g) pkgs baby spinach

1.36 kg chicken thighs, boneless skinless

1 ½ (680 g) jars marinara sauce

1 ½ cups shredded cheese, Italian blend

black pepper

extra virgin olive oil

garlic powder

Italian seasoning

salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F).

Pat chicken dry with paper towels and divide between two baking dishes. Drizzle with oil and season with spices on both sides.

Place baking dishes in the oven (it doesn't have to be fully heated) and bake until chicken is just cooked through, 15-18 minutes.

Meanwhile, wash, dry, and snap (or cut) off woody ends of the asparagus. Cut spears into 2-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl; set aside.

When the chicken is done, remove from oven. Pour marinara sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with cheese.

Return baking dishes to the oven and continue to bake until sauce is warmed through and cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the skillet is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add asparagus, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until fork-tender, about 4 minutes.

While the asparagus is cooking, wash and dry spinach (skip this step if it came pre-washed).

When the asparagus is done, add spinach to the skillet in handfuls, waiting for the spinach to wilt slightly before adding the next handful. Remove from heat.

To serve, divide marinara chicken bake and veggies between plates. Enjoy!

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