SAUCY GARLIC CHICKEN

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Make and share this Saucy Garlic Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef GreanEyes

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time P1DT17h30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 heads garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (9 ounce) package Baby Spinach
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
2 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • remove paper outer skin from garlic (don't peel or seperate cloves). cut tops off of garlic bulbs, brush bulbs with 1T oil. wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. bake at 425 for 30-35 min or until softened. cool for 10-15 minute
  • meanwhile, place spinach in a greased 9x13 baking dish, sprinkle with 1/4t each 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 2c cheese, nutmeg and remaining salt and pepper. transfer to a blender, squeeze softened garlic into blender. cover and process until smooth. pour mix over chicken.
  • cover and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 and sauce is bubbly. uncover sprinkle with remaining cheese. bake 5 min longer. serve with/over pasta. garnish with chopped tomato and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.4, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 159.8, Sodium 1266.6, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 1, Protein 49.8

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