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Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot, chopped (or 1/2 small onion)
- 8oz button mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 898g | |
| Calories 1779 | |
| Calories from Fat 1128 | 63% |
| Total Fat 125.99g | 157% |
| Saturated Fat 49.63g | 199% |
| Trans Fat 0.67g | |
| Cholesterol 520mg | 173% |
| Sodium 1785mg | 74% |
| Potassium 2090mg | 60% |
| Total Carbs 10.28g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 0.86g | 1% |
| Protein 145.18g | 232% |
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