Chicken Florentine

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons kraft zesty Italian dressing, divided
• 4 cups lightly packed baby spinach leaves
• 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb./500 g)
• 4 slices deli smoked ham (80 g)
• 1 cup shredded kraft swiss cheese

Directions

1. 1

   HEAT 1 tablespoons of the dressing in large ovenproof skillet on medium heat. Add spinach; cook and stir 1 minute or just until spinach is wilted. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.

2. 2

   ADD remaining 2 tablespoons dressing and the chicken to skillet; turn chicken over to evenly coat both sides with dressing. Cook 5 to 6 minute on each side or until chicken is cooked through (170°F).

3. 3

   TOP evenly with ham and cheese; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 to 2 minute or until cheese is melted. Or, place under a broiler to brown. Spoon spinach mixture evenly onto four plates; top each with a chicken breast.

4. 4

   Serving Suggestion

5. 5

   For a simple, yet elegant, weeknight dinner, serve with hot cooked rice and a tossed green salad.

6. 6

   Variation

7. 7

   Substitute 8 medium fresh asparagus spears, cut in half, for the spinach. Heat dressing in skillet as directed. Add asparagus; cook and stir 5 minute or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add remaining 2 tablespoons dressing and the chicken to skillet. Continue as directed.

8. 8

   Make It For Two

9. 9

   Reduce the quantity of ingredients by half and prepare as directed.