CREAMY CHICKEN FLORENTINE SOUP

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From most recent book. Haven't tried. Reduced fat cream cheese adds richness to this quick chicken soup. To save time, purchse chopped frozen spinach rather than whole leaves.

Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 1.25 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
3 cups low sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, salt and pepper; cook, stirring occassionally until the onion is softened, about 7 minutes.
  • Add chicken, and spinach; stir for 1 minute. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Add broth, bring to a simmer, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.7, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 57.3, Sodium 277.3, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 27.8

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