Cajun Chicken Florentine Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 tbsp cajun seasoning (i use schilling )
1 (10 oz) package chopped spinach (thawed and drained )
2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp margarine
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 package mostaccioli noodles
4 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

Put noodles on to boil, and boil according to package directions.
In the meantime, make sauce.
In a medium sauce pan, melt butter.
Add flour and blend well.
Gradually whisk in milk, spinach, cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring frequently.
Cover and reserve.
Heat oil over medium high heat in large fry pan.
Sprinkle chicken liberally with cajun seasoning, and sear chicken on both sides, reduce heat to medium and cook thoroughly (about 10-15 minutes), turning occasionally.
Serve noodles on plate, top with a chicken breast and spoon sauce over.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and extra parmesan cheese if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	539.7 Kcal (2260 kJ)
Calories from fat	271.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.21g	46%
Cholesterol	163.27mg	54%
Sodium	1072.92mg	45%
Potassium	1035.28mg	22%
Total Carbs	11.63g	4%
Sugars	6.23g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.69g	3%
Protein	55.16g	110%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	384.5mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	126.74 Kcal (531 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.1g	46%
Cholesterol	38.34mg	54%
Sodium	251.96mg	45%
Potassium	243.12mg	22%
Total Carbs	2.73g	4%
Sugars	1.46g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.16g	3%
Protein	12.95g	110%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	90.3mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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