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Spinach Crab Chicken

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
12 fresh spinach leaves, chopped

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Spinach Crab Chicken cont.

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
Hot cooked rice


For sauce, in a large skillet, sauce the onion, mushrooms and celery
in butter until tender. Stir in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt until
blended. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir
for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Flatten
chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with pepper and remaining
salt. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, crab, spinach and
parsley; stir in 1/2 cup sauce. Spoon 1/4 cup down the center of each
chicken breast half. Roll up; secure with toothpicks. Place seam side

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Spinach Crab Chicken

down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining
sauce. Cover and bake at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until juices
run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5
minutes or until lightly browned. Discard toothpicks. Serve with
rice.

Yield: 4 servings.

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