Creamy Parmesan and Herb Baked Chicken Breasts

With Roasted Butternut Squash and Wilted Spinach

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half
½ C grated parmesan cheese
½ C mayonnaise
2 T fresh basil chopped finely
½ t salt, ¼ t pepper
Squeeze of lemon juice, about 1 t
3 T panko break crumbs
1 small butternut squash cut into 1 inch chunks
6 C fresh spinach
4 T light oil
2 T light balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper for vegetables and spinach
Torn basil leaves for garnish

Method:

• Toss the squash with about 2 T balsamic vinegar and about 2 T oil. Roast in 400 degree F oven for about 25 minutes. They were tender but not dried about and had a bit of firmness to them I liked.
• Pat the chicken breasts dry and coat with about 1-2 T light oil. Place in an oiled baking dish. Mix the mayo, cheese, ½ t salt and ¼ t pepper, parmesan, panko and chopped basil. Slather evenly over the breasts. Cook in a 375 degree F oven for about 25 minutes, or until the center of your chicken is about 170 degrees. Let sit for 3-4 minutes. Serve with torn basil to garnish.