Something Yummy For Your Tummy-- Chicken Florentine

This recipe features 3 of my very favorite foods.  Mushrooms, spinach and chicken.  True, many people find it odd that others enjoy eating fungus, but that's okay.  Eating fungi doesn't make a person weird, it just makes them a little fuller and a little happier.  You know how it is when you eat something you enjoy.  For example, when you take the first sip of that perfectly brewed cup of Italian roast coffee in the morning...  the planets align, the birds begin singing and the air is just a little cleaner.  Well, maybe that doesn't happen when I eat mushrooms, but I still like them. a lot.

So, as with any recipe, there are probably about a zillion more recipes out there for the same thing.  True and right.  However, the fact of the matter is, I like this one and I've tried several before I tweaked and changed all that I've tried and came up with this! Generally, I have an aversion to using condensed soups in recipes. My reasons are too long to explain, so I won't bore you.   This recipe and tater tot casserole are the only 2 exceptions.  Oh, and remember, I never said this was healthy.

 We all love it, and yes, my kids eat mushrooms and spinach and like it.  :)

Chicken Florentine Casserole

4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

3 tsp. minced garlic

1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice

1-10.75 oz can Condensed Cream of Mushroom soup

3/4 c. evaporated skim milk or regular (but evap. makes it creamier)

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese + a bit to sprinkle on top

1 bag fresh spinach, washed and chopped

8 oz. Fresh mushrooms, sliced

Olive Oil

Pasta of choice

9X13 inch casserole dish or equivalent 

Got your ingredients gathered?  Let's get cookin'!

1. Saute garlic in olive oil, add mushrooms and cook until lightly browned.

2. Add chopped spinach, cook until wilted.  

3. Spread mushroom and spinach mixture over the bottom of your greased pan. (Sorry no photo here, but I think you can handle this, right?)


4. Saute Chicken breasts until cooked through.  

Chop or leave whole and layer on top of spinach mixture.

6. In a mixing bowl combine soup, spices, cheese,  and milk.  Mix well.  Pour over top of chicken and veggies. Sprinkle with a bit of Parmesan cheese.

7. Bake in  a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned . Serve over cooked pasta.  (I know, I know the picture really doesn't look that great... sorry.  I promise it is good.  Promise and cross my mucho pasta loving heart)