Indulge in the culinary delight that is Chicken Breast Florentine, a classic dish that tantalizes taste buds with its elegant simplicity. This exquisitely flavorful meal features tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy Florentine sauce, a harmonious blend of spinach, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. The sauce envelops the chicken, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. Accompanying the main course are three delectable side dishes: a vibrant and refreshing Spinach Salad with a tangy dressing, creamy and comforting Garlic Mashed Potatoes that elevate the chicken's richness, and a medley of Roasted Vegetables that add a colorful and nutritious touch to the plate. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where each bite promises satisfaction.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN FLORENTINE
With a little practice and a little added flavor, a humble chicken breast can be anything you want.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 or 3 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet and swirl it around
- Put about .25 cup of flour on a plate. When the butter foam subsides, dredge the chicken in flour, shaking to remove the excess.
- Add the breasts to the skillet and cook so there is a constant sizzle but no burning.
- Cook, turning once, until the chicken is browned on both sides and nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Add 1 pound spinach to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until the liquid from the spinach evaporates completely.
- With the heat still on medium-high, add .5 cup of white wine to the skillet and let it bubble, stirring, until it is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Wait 30 seconds, then stir in .5 cup heavy or sour cream (yogurt is fine if you keep the heat low). Turn heat to low, stirring, until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, turn in the sauce and serve.
CHICKEN FLORENTINE CASSEROLE
Chicken Florentine casserole, which can also be adapted with either fish or shrimp, lies on a bed of spinach leaves and mushrooms, has a creamy white sauce mixed with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings, and is topped with baked mozzarella.
Provided by BRYAN0320
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the chicken breast halves on a baking sheet; bake 20 to 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stirring constantly, mix in the garlic, lemon juice, cream of mushroom soup, Italian seasoning, half-and-half, and Parmesan cheese.
- Arrange the spinach over the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish. Cover the spinach with the mushrooms. Pour half the mixture from the saucepan over the mushrooms. Arrange chicken breasts in the dish, and cover with the remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle with bacon bits, and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes in the 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 168.4 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 61.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 1805.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
CHICKEN BREASTS FLORENTINE
Make and share this Chicken Breasts Florentine recipe from Food.com.
Provided by _Pixie_
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 36m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Dip chicken in flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs.
- In large skillet, heat oil and cook chicken over medium heat until almost done.
- Remove chicken.
- Reserve 1 T drippings.
- Add garlic and wine to reserved drippings, and cook over medium heat 5 minutes.
- Stir in golden onion recipe soup mix thoroughly blended with water, bring to a boil.
- Return chicken to skillet and simmer covered 10 minutes or until chicken is done and sauce is slightly thickened.
- Stir in parsley and pepper.
- To serve, arrange chicken over hot rice and spinach; garnish as desired.
- MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
- Omit oil and decrease wine to 1/4 C.
- Dip chicken in flour, eggs, and bread crumbs as above.
- In 3-quart casserole, heat chicken, uncovered, at HIGH (Full Power) 4 minutes, rearranging chicken once.
- Stir in garlic, then golden onion recipe soup mix, thoroughly blended with water and wine.
- Heat uncovered on HIGH (Full Power) 5 minutes or until boiling, stirring once.
- Decrease heat to MEDIUM (50% of Full Power) and heat uncovered, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until chicken is done and sauce is slightly thickened.
- Stir in parsley and pepper.
- Let stand covered 5 minutes.
- Serve as above.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.1, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 159, Sodium 880.5, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 37.2
EASY CHICKEN FLORENTINE
This tasty quick spin on chicken Florentine is colorful and exciting. Serve together with your choice of rice, potato, or couscous, my favorite.
Provided by chorusgirl3
Categories Meat and Poultry Chicken Breast Pan-Fried
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Add shallot and garlic to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook 2 more minutes. Add condensed soup, chicken broth, and sour cream; stir to combine. Add spinach and cook for 5 minutes.
- Serve on plates and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 89.8 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 926 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
CHICKEN BREAST FLORENTINE
Make and share this Chicken Breast Florentine recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Just Cher
Categories Chicken Breast
Time P1DT1h55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare marinade.
- Marinate chicken breasts for 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
- Saute chicken in 2 tsp olive oil in a hot skillet until lightly browned on both sides.
- Remove from pan and finish cooking in oven 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile add to skillet shallots, garlic, white wine, cream, parmesan cheese, spinach& salt& pepper to taste.
- Simmer 3 to 5 minutes until well blended and spinach is limp.
- Serve sauce hot over chicken with angel hair pasta.
CHICKEN BREASTS FLORENTINE
Gold Medal® all-purpose flour provides a simple addition to this chicken breast that's sprinkled with cheese and nutmeg - a wonderful dinner ready in about an hour!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°. Spray rectangular pan, 11x7x1 1/2 inches, with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
- While noodles are cooking, melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat.
- Mix spinach, noodles, half of the sauce, 1/4 cup of the cheese and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Spoon mixture into pan. Place chicken on spinach mixture. Pour remaining sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and additional nutmeg.
- Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until light brown on top and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, use chicken breasts of the same size and thickness. If your chicken breasts are uneven, pound them to an even thickness before cooking.
- For a crispy crust, sear the chicken breasts in a hot skillet before baking them in the oven.
- If you don't have a skillet that is oven-safe, you can sear the chicken breasts in a regular skillet and then transfer them to a baking dish before baking them in the oven.
- For a more flavorful sauce, use a combination of fresh and dried herbs. You can also add a splash of white wine or chicken broth to the sauce.
- If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
- Serve chicken breast Florentine over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Chicken breast Florentine is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken breasts, and it can also be made ahead of time. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful spinach, chicken breast Florentine is sure to please everyone at the table.
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