Recipe for Cheesy Chicken Florentine from Vintage Recipe Box 155.

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4 Servings

Cheesy Chicken Florentine

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In a large pot, boil 2 1/2 quarts unsalted water.
Add the spaghetti and cook until tender, about 9 minutes
Spray a large, deep, non-stick lidded skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes.
Raise the heat to medium high and add the chicken pieces
Cook just until no longer pink, about 4 minutes
Place the flour in the pan and stir to cook it evenly for 1 minute
Add the garlic and Madeira (or substitute sherry, if you prefer)
Cook for 1 more minute.
Add the fat-free half-and-half, nutmeg, and pepper to the pan, mix well and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium and immediately place the grated Swiss cheese and spinach on the top.
Cover the pan (the pan will be full) and cook for 3 minutes.
Take the lid off and stored the wilted spinach into the sauce.
Serve at once on top of the hot, drained spaghetti.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese over each serving.