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Spinach Cheese Chicken

3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed

3 eggs

1/2 teaspoon onion salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, divided

3/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

16 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Salt and pepper to taste

5 tablespoons margarine, melted





Cheese sauce:

6 tablespoons margarine, divided

1/4 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups milk

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms


1. Drain and squeeze out moisture from spinach. Beat eggs, onion, salt and garlic powder. Add spinach and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Mix well.

2. Combine bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Coat with bread crumb mixture.

3. Place in 2 greased 13-by-9-inch baking sheets or one extra large dish. Spread 2 tablespoons spinach mixture onto each breast. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Drizzle with margarine.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes.

5. For cheese sauce, melt 4 tablespoons margarine. Blend in flour and salt. Stir to form a smooth paste. Add milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until melted.

6. Saute mushrooms in remaining butter. Stir into cheese mixture. Carefully pour sauce over chicken. Serves 16.


Chloe Buckner, P.O. Box 421, Edinburg

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