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Chicken Florentine

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List of Ingredients

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach
1/4 cup butter
1 clove garlic, crushed and minced
dash dried basil
dash ground thyme
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup half-and-half
5 cups cooked chicken, sliced
3/4 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper
6 thin slices ham
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese



Recipe

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 half-and-half 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 3 Tbs butter and blend in remaining 3 Tbs flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup half-and-half and 3/4 cup chicken broth; continue cooking and stirring until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cut sliced ham in strips. Add to sauce and pour over chicken. Cover all with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned.
Serves 6.