Baked Pecorino Chicken

    Baked Pecorino Chicken

Serves: 4

Hands-On Time: 10 min

Total Time: 30 min

INGREDIENTS

1. 5slices sandwich bread
2. 1/2cup grated pecorino (2 ounces)
3. 2tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4. Kosher salt and black pepper
5. 46-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6. 1tablespoon olive oil
7. 2bunches Swiss chard, stems discarded and leaves cut into 1-inch strips

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 400° F. In a food processor, pulse the bread until coarse crumbs form (you should have about 2 cups). Add the pecorino, butter, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and pulse once or twice to moisten.
2. Place the chicken in an 8-inch baking dish; season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper and sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture. Cover with foil and bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until crumbs are golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chard, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with the chicken.

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