Friday, March 9, 2012

Caesar Chicken Florentine

I served this with sauteed fresh green beans.  Got great reviews from the husband.

2 cups shredded paremsan cheese
2 cups caesar salad croutons, pulsed to a crumble in a food processor
1 cup of baby spinach
1 cup creamy caesar salad dressing
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast - slice a slit down the side of each one creating a pocket
1 cup of marinara sauce for garnish (optional)

Pre-heat oven to 375.

In a large bowl combine 1 cup of cheese, 1 cup of crushed croutons, spinach and 1/2 cup of salad dressing.  Fill chicken pockets with the cheese mixture.

Place remaining dressing and crushed croutons in separate shallow bowls.  Dip chicken in dressing and then coat in croutons.  Be careful to keep the pocket closed and stuffing from falling out.

Transfer to a greased baking disch and bake uncovered for 30 mins.  Sprinkle with remaing cheese and continue to bake for 15 mins of until chicken is cooked completely through.

Serve with marinara sauce (optional) and ENJOY!

Wine pairing.....Pinot Noir or Pinto Grigio.