Low Fat Chicken Florentine

Per serving

164.2kcal
21.6гProteins
2.9гFats
13.2гCarbs

Made in a slow cooker, this dish has the richness of traditional chicken florentine without the guilt! The recipe can be found here: http://lobsterandfishsticks.com/2009/06/25/slow-cooker-thursdays-low-fat-chicken-florentine/ It's comfort food to the max!

Ingredients

6 serv.
  • skinless chicken pieces2 lbs
  • chicken broth1 1⁄2 cups
  • onion, finely diced1
  • fresh spinach, or two (10 oz) packages of frozen spinach, whole leaf1 lb
  • teaspoon salt1⁄2 teaspoon
  • teaspoon pepper1⁄2 teaspoon
  • teaspoon nutmeg1⁄2 teaspoon
  • cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese, or italian blend cheese, shredded3⁄4 cup
  • tablespoons fat free cream cheese2 tablespoons
  • tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons
  • (10 3/4 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk1

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    place the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot.

  2. 2

    layer onions and salt & pepper on top.

  3. 3

    heat broth and pour over chicken.

  4. 4

    place spinach on top, sprinkling with nutmeg.

  5. 5

    cook on low for 5-6 hours.

  6. 6

    de-bone chicken and shred into large pieces and add back into pot.

  7. 7

    one hour before serving, add cream cheese, cheese and milk, mixed with corn starch.

  8. 8

    turn to high for 30-45 minutes to thicken.

  9. 9

    serve over whole grain pasta or brown rice.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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