Saucy Garlic Chicken Recipe

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“Roasted garlic lends a rich flavor to this appetizing entree, and it complements the spinach nicely. Ideal for entertaining, the recipe can be assembled in advance and popped in the oven when guests arrive.”—Joanna Johnson, Flower Mound, Texas

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Saucy Garlic Chicken Recipe
  • Prep: 40 min. + cooling Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
40 35 75

Ingredients

  • 4 whole garlic bulbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups 2% milk
  • 2-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Hot cooked pasta
  • Chopped tomato and minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs; brush bulbs with 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place spinach in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil on both sides; place over spinach.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes 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.
  • Cover and bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170° and sauce is bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer. Serve with pasta. Sprinkle with tomato and parsley if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Cooking for 2: Saucy Garlic Chicken for Two

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Saucy Garlic Chicken in Taste of Home February/March 2011, p69

Tip

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.

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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by VHFamily

Absolutely fabulous recipe! Will definitely make it again!

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2011 by Cardinalle

Please add the baking temperature for this recipe

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by charvgray

Yummy!!!!!!

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by cspitzer

This was an excellent recipe! I made it for dinner when my father-in-law was coming and he's not huge on garlic, so I only used about 2 1/2 bulbs of the garlic and thought that it was perfect!! Our 6 and 2 yr olds loved it!!

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2011 by newevrymrn

Excellent recipe!!

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2011 by wendyjofl

I made this dish for the first time tonight. Although it tasted great, it came out very soupy and the spinach seemed overcooked. I followed the recipe exactly, cooked it at 350 since I wasn't sure about the temp. Can anybody offer any suggestions? I'd really like to try it again.

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2011 by mistygyrl

My family loved this recipe, would definitely make this meal again.

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2011 by natd78

Just made this recipe, and it was absolutely wonderful! Delicious!!

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2011 by ashleyxannx

This is the second time I've made this recipe..it is definatly a keeper..the garlic is perfect in it. Try it! You will love it

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2011 by Preacherette

My sister-in-law and I tried this recipe and we believe this is one of the best chicken recipe's we have ever tried. I highly recommend it.

 
 
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