Saucy Garlic Chicken

By amt2mf

Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast with 3/4 cup sauce (calculated without pasta) equals 601 calories, 32 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 163 mg cholesterol, 1,066 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 55 g protein.

Ingredients

• 4 whole garlic bulbs
• 2 T olive oil
• 1 pkg (9oz) fresh baby spinach
• 3/4 t salt
• 1/2 t black pepper
• 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6oz ea)
• 6 T butter, cubed
• 6 T all-purpose flour
• 3 cups 2% milk
• 2 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 1/8 t nutmeg
• Hot, cooked pasta
• Chopped tomato
• Minced fresh parsley

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 75mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs; brush bulbs with 1T oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425 for 30-35 min or until softened. Cool for 10-15 min.

2. Meanwhile, place spinach in a greased 13 x 9 baking dish; sprinkle with 1/4t salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil on both sides; place over spinach.

3. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 min or until thickened. Stir in 2 cups cheese, nutmeg and remaining salt and pepper. Transfer to a blender; squeeze softened garlic into blender. Cover and process until smooth. Pour mixture over chicken.

4. Cover and bake for 30-35 min or until a meat thermometer reads 160 and sauce is bubbly. uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 min longer. Serve with pasta. Sprinkle with tomato and parsley.