You would think that after being surprised by the past two Chicken Change Up recipes being as easy and delicious as they were, I wouldn’t be quite as surprised this go round.

But apparently I have a low threshold for accepting things.

This week I was challenged to make Spinach and Almond Topped Chicken, using a combination of Hellmann’s, almonds, breadcrumbs, parmesan and spinach.  It was just about the easiest chicken recipe I’ve ever attempted – no dredging, no coating, no eggy mess.  No oil.  Just great flavor, a nice crunch, and a way to sneak greens into dinner.

Dinner that was done in under half an hour, no less.  Not kidding.  In fact, I measured out the ingredients, and my four-year-old made it.  Really.  Yes, I did the placing of the chicken in the oven, but he did the rest.  He loves to cook!

Just to prove it, I videoed it for you.  Pretty impressive, don’t you think?

SPINACH & ALMOND-TOPPED CHICKEN

Prep Time: 10 minutes

4 servings

Cook Time: 15 minutes

1-1/2 Tbsp. Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
1 cup loosely packed baby spinach leaves, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped almonds
2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. plain dry bread crumbs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb.)

Preheat oven to 425°.

In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken. On baking sheet, arrange
chicken, then evenly top with mayonnaise mixture.

Bake 15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

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Do you experiment with chicken a lot in your kitchen?  Do you put a twist on classic recipes?  Share!  I want to know what YOU do!

Now sure, the recipes in my Hellmann’s Challenge were fun, but you want more, don’t you? I know you guys. So, I guess I should tell you…there’s something in it for YOU! If you visit the Chicken Change-Up on Facebook, you can enter to win some GREAT prizes! Hellmann’s® “Chicken Change-Up” aims to help parents manage dinner dilemmas in kitchens across America – and they want to hear what it’s like at your house! They are giving away something every day between now and April 30, plus, a Grand Prize Winner will net a $5,000 Grocery Gift Card to take care of all your grocery shopping needs! Who doesn’t need THAT??

Disclaimer: I was supplied Hellmann’s and other incentives as part of this campaign, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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