SAUCY GARLIC CHICKEN FOR TWO

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"Roasted garlic lends a rich flavor to this appetizing entree, and it complements the spinach nicely. Ideal for special occasions, the recipe can be assembled in advance and popped in the oven when you and yours are ready to eat."-Joanna Johnson, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 whole garlic bulb
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
4-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1-1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Dash ground nutmeg
Hot cooked pasta
Chopped tomato and minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs; brush bulbs with half the oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, place spinach in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with half the salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil on both sides; place over spinach., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese, nutmeg and remaining salt. Transfer to a blender; squeeze softened garlic into blender. Cover and process until smooth. Pour mixture over chicken., Cover and bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170° and sauce is bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer. Serve with pasta. Sprinkle with tomato and parsley if desired.

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Peter Lynch
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ghasforink Nil
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and garlicky. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal.


Mr Ahmad
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Chinwekele Uformba
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and garlicky. I will definitely be making this again.


Karan Gaming
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it.


Bruce Nichols
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This is a great recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


anantha krishnan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal.


Mahnoor Nisar
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Q Spazout
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Easy to make and delicious!


Lizy kings
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nahim Miah
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and garlicky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Antonia Pasculli
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and garlicky. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal.


Marli Paulino
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kassem Alsaqqaf
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and garlicky. I served it over noodles and it was a hit with my family.


Zaghum Bukhari
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So good! I love the combination of garlic and soy sauce. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. Definitely recommend this recipe.


Farhan Sajjad
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Easy and quick to make. The flavors were great. I added a little bit of red pepper flakes for some heat and it was perfect.


Katrina Ray
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I made this last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The sauce is amazing and the chicken is so tender. Will definitely be making this again.


paul trotter
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and garlicky. I served it over rice and it was the perfect weeknight meal.