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Cheesy Chicken Florentine




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List of Ingredients




8 ounces thin spaghetti
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large onion (for about 1 cup chopped)
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
1/4 cup Madeira wine, see Cook's notes
1 container (10 ounces) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo sauce, see Cook's notes
3/4 cup already-shredded Swiss cheese
1 package (10 ounces) pre-washed baby spinach, see Cook's notes
1/4 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese





Recipe



1. Bring 2 1/2 quarts of unsalted water to a boil in a covered 4 1/2-quart or larger Dutch oven or soup pot. When the water reaches a rapid boil, add the spaghetti and cook until tender, about 9 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, if the chicken is frozen, place it on a microwave-safe plate and microwave 3 minutes, uncovered, on high, to begin defrosting.

3. While the chicken microwaves, heat the oil on medium in an extra-deep 12-inch, nonstick skillet that has a lid. Peel and coarsely chop the onion, adding it to the skillet as you chop. Cook, stirring from time to time, while you begin cutting the chicken into bite-size pieces. As each breast is cut, add the pieces to the skillet.

4. Raise the heat to medium-high, and cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink on the surface, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and Madeira, and stir and cook 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium, add the Alfredo sauce and stir to mix well.

5. Sprinkle the Swiss cheese evenly over the chicken mixture, then place the spinach leaves over the cheese. (Don't worry if the pan is close to overflowing. The spinach will wilt down.) Cover the pan and cook 3 minutes to let the spinach begin to wilt. Uncover the pan and stir the mixture well. Serve at once over hot, drained spaghetti. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese over each serving.

Serves 4

Approximate Values Per Serving: 802 calories (33% from fat), 30 fat (14 g saturated), 157 mg cholesterol, 60 g protein, 74 g carbohydrates, 9 g dietary fiber, 961 mg sodium

COOK'S NOTES: Madeira is a fortified wine. Dry sherry (not cooking sherry) or apple juice can be substituted. We tested this recipe with DiGiorno brand light Alfredo sauce, which is located in the dairy section of the supermarket, but other national brands also are available. Baby spinach leaves are sometimes labeled spinach salad.