CHICKEN SPINACH BAKE
A good friend shared this recipe with me years ago, and I've used it often. With the creamy sauce and lovely look of this dish, even people who aren't very fond of spinach seem to enjoy it served this way. -Sue Braunschweig, Delafield, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Drain and squeeze out excess moisture from spinach. Beat eggs, onion salt and nutmeg. Add spinach and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; mix well. Combine bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; coat with crumb mixture. Place in two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Spread 2 tablespoons spinach mixture onto each breast. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; drizzle with butter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. , For sauce, melt 4 tablespoons butter; blend in flour and salt. Stir to form a smooth paste. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Saute mushrooms in remaining butter. Stir into cheese mixture. Carefully pour sauce over chicken, or pour into a serving bowl and pass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
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Kinya Ussery
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Babar Babar rind
[email protected]I've made this dish with both fresh and frozen spinach and it's always great. I prefer using fresh spinach, but frozen spinach works just as well.
Prem paudel
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken from my Sunday roast and this is a great way to use it up.
Mohamed Hussin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this dish. The spinach was cooked perfectly and it wasn't overpowering.
Tiffany Kirk
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the spinach in this bake.
Cody Allen
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken, spinach, and cheese, and it always turns out great.
manda Smith
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
VSacchio iannacci
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chicken, spinach, and cheese is always a winner.
Sarpong Gideon
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love that I can use frozen spinach in a pinch.
Dk Sohag
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used fresh spinach and it really made a difference. The chicken was also very tender and flavorful.
Sinnel K Jallah
[email protected]This chicken spinach bake was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the spinach was flavorful, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.