Chicken Florentine Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 (10 oz) packages frozen chopped spinach
1/4 cup butter
1 garlic clove, crushed and minced
1/8 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp ground thyme
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup light cream
5 cups cooked chicken, sliced
3/4 cup light cream
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded ( emmental type preferred)
salt and pepper , to taste
6 slices ham, sliced thinly

Directions:

Cook spinach according to package instructions, drain well.
In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter; add minced garlic, basil, and thyme. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon flour and blend well.
Add 1/3 cup light cream and the spinach; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Put spinach into the bottom of a lightly buttered 2-quart casserole or baking dish. Cover with cooked chicken slices.
Over medium low heat, melt remaining butter and blend in remaining flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup light cream and 3/4 cup chicken broth; continue cooking and stirring until thickened. Continue cooking, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Stir in the cheeses and continue cooking and stirring until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cut sliced ham in strips. Add to sauce and pour over chicken. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until top of casserole is lightly browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	889.65 Kcal (3725 kJ)
Calories from fat	562.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	62.5g	96%
Cholesterol	155.98mg	52%
Sodium	1807.92mg	75%
Potassium	776.39mg	17%
Total Carbs	36.95g	12%
Sugars	4.41g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	3%
Protein	48.07g	96%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	421.8mg	42%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	246.16 Kcal (1031 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.29g	96%
Cholesterol	43.16mg	52%
Sodium	500.23mg	75%
Potassium	214.82mg	17%
Total Carbs	10.22g	12%
Sugars	1.22g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	3%
Protein	13.3g	96%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.9mg	17%
Calcium	116.7mg	42%

* 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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