Chicken Florentine Skillet

Shirl (J) 831's Note:

I got this recipe from a little cookbooklet I bought at the grocery store. Made it tonight and it is FANTASTIC ! I will stress; do NOT omit the nutmeg I think it would change the taste too much.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 cups uncooked wagon wheel macaroni
• 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 (14 ounce) package uncooked chicken breast tenders, cut into bite size pieces (not breaded ones)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to directions.
2. In small bowl, stir 1/4 cup of the half and half, flour, salt and nutmeg till smooth;set aside. Melt butter or margarine on medium. Add chicken cook chicken 6-8 minutes till chicken is browned. Add tomatoes,mushrooms and spinach. Cook 5 minutes, stirring till mushrooms are tender. Reduce heat to low. Stir in pasta and half and half mixture. Cook 1 minute till thick. Add remaining half and half. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover and let sit for 2-3 minutes till cheese is melted.