Chicken Florentine

This dish of chicken and spinach in a deliciously creamy sauce is perfect for a dinner party or holiday celebration. It is gourmet, yet not too difficult to make for any number of people.

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
3 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and split
1/2 cup sliced green onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Combine breadcrumbs and cheese. Dip chicken breast halves in crumb mixture to coat lightly. Arrange in baking dish.

In a saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender. Blend in flour. Stir in milk all at once. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in spinach. Spoon spinach mixture over chicken and sprinkle with rest of crumb mixture.

Bake uncovered at 350º F for 40-45 minutes.

Prep time: 40 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Serves: 6
Calories: 236
Carbs: 9
Fat: 7 grams
Protein: 32 grams