Ingredients

  • 1- oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 1/4 c. Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 skinned & boned chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1 1/4 c. milk
  • 4 oz. pkg.boiled ham, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels, set aside. Combine breadcrumbs & cheese; set aside. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 tsp. each salt & pepper; dredge in breadcrumb mix, reserving remaining crumb mix. Place in lightly greased 11 x 7x 1 1/2" baking dish. Cook onion & garlic in butter in skillet over med. heat, stirring constantly, till tender. Add flour, stirring till blended. Cook stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add milk; cook over med. heat, stirring constantly, till thick & bubbly. Stir in spinach, ham & next 2 ingredients; cook 3 min. or till thoroughly heated. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle w/reserved breadcrumb mix. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 45 minutes. 6 servings.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Southern Living 1993
Submitted By: Ruth A. Burbage
burbage@pell.net
Chicken Florentine