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    Cheesy Chicken Florentine

    Recipe Link: http://www.very-best-meals.com/

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    The classic chicken Florentine is named for the Italian city of Florence. Dishes a la Fiorentina feature chicken (or sometimes fish) on a bed of spinach leaves. The dish is dressed in a creamy white sauce mixed with Parmesan cheese. This casserole will transport your family to Florence.

    Estimated Times: Est. preparation time: 20 mins
    Est. cooking time: 1 hr, 5 mins


    2 (12-oz.) packages STOUFFER'S� frozen Spinach Souffl�, defrosted*
    6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, seasoned with salt and pepper
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    2 cups cooked white rice
    1 cup milk
    1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
    1/4 cup chopped onion
    2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs
    2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted



    Recipe




    SAUT� chicken breasts in vegetable oil until both sides are golden brown. Chicken will finish cooking in the oven.

    Combine Spinach Souffl�, rice, milk, 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, onion, mustard and salt in large bowl; stir well. Spread into botoom of 9x13-inch baking pan; place chicken on top of spinach mixture. Combine breadcrumbs, butter and remaining Swiss cheese in small bowl; sprinkle mixture evenly over casserole.

    Cover casserole with aluminum foil. Bake in preheated 375�F oven for 25 minutes; remove cover. Continue bakin for 35 to 40 minutes or until spinach mixture is set and chicken is not longer pink in the center.

    *Defrost Spinach Souffl� in microwave on 50% power for 6 to 7 minutes.


    Servings: 6



 

 

 

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