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Chicken Spinach Bake

By: Sue Braunschweig  
"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"

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 3/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 16 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • CHEESE SAUCE:
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Directions

  1. 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 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pans. Spread 2 tablespoons spinach mixture onto each breast. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; drizzle with butter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
  2. 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by Choupy 
This chicken recipe was really delicious and nutritious. While making this, I actually... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2007 by sweetcream 
I made this recipe for my family, and some aspects were delicious, while others weren't. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by Robin 
This was delicious! I made it without the sauce, and it was just perfect. I will definitely... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2008 by Tinkerfaire 
My family LOVED this recipe every one cleaned their plates. he only prob was the spinach fell... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by JENNIELEAH 
This was pretty good. I actually cut the recipe-only used 4 chicken breasts--but kept the... MORE

 
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