CHICKEN FLORENTINE SKILLET

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I got this recipe from a little cookbooklet I bought at the grocery store. Made it tonight and it is FANTASTIC ! I will stress; do NOT omit the nutmeg I think it would change the taste too much.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Healthy

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked wagon wheel macaroni
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 (14 ounce) package uncooked chicken breast tenders, cut into bite size pieces (not breaded ones)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • In small bowl, stir 1/4 cup of the half and half, flour, salt and nutmeg till smooth;set aside. Melt butter or margarine on medium. Add chicken cook chicken 6-8 minutes till chicken is browned. Add tomatoes,mushrooms and spinach. Cook 5 minutes, stirring till mushrooms are tender. Reduce heat to low. Stir in pasta and half and half mixture. Cook 1 minute till thick. Add remaining half and half. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover and let sit for 2-3 minutes till cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 77.2, Sodium 748, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4, Protein 29.6

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