Chicken With Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken With Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers), divided; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 envelope white sauce mix; 2 cups milk; 2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese; Ground nutmeg, optional

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers), divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1 envelope white sauce mix
2 cups milk
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Ground nutmeg, optional

1
Flatten chicken to 1/8-in. thickness. Place in a resealable plastic bag; add 1/4 cup salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours.
2
In a large skillet, saute onion in remaining salad dressing. Add 1/2 cup cracker crumbs, spinach and parsley. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat.
3
Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Spoon about 1/2 cup spinach mixture on each chicken breast; roll up and overlap ends. Secure with a toothpick. Roll in remaining crumbs.
4
Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375u00b0 for 35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
5
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the white sauce mix until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.

386

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each), 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers), divided, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Cheese Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken With Cheese Sauce

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