Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Chicken Florentine Casserole, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This casserole is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a creamy sauce, all enveloped in a crispy Parmesan crust. It's an effortless one-pan meal, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
In addition to the classic Chicken Florentine Casserole, we present a collection of irresistible variations to suit every palate. Explore the rich and savory Chicken Florentine Stuffed Shells, where tender shells are filled with a flavorful chicken and spinach mixture, then smothered in a creamy sauce and baked to perfection. For a lighter option, try the Chicken Florentine Pasta Bake, where succulent chicken and spinach are tossed with pasta and a light, flavorful sauce.
If you're craving a hearty and comforting soup, the Chicken Florentine Soup is a must-try. This soul-warming soup is packed with tender chicken, spinach, and vegetables, simmered in a creamy broth. For a quick and easy weeknight meal, the Chicken Florentine Skillet is your answer. Simply sauté chicken and spinach in a skillet, then stir in a creamy sauce and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
And for those who love the convenience of a slow cooker, the Slow Cooker Chicken Florentine is a perfect choice. Toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it on low, and let the flavors meld together for a hassle-free, delicious meal.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a culinary treat. Our Chicken Florentine Casserole and its variations are sure to become favorites in your kitchen, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
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 FLORENTINE RICE CASSEROLE
An excellent and easy casserole that I actually made up with what I had one night when I was broke. I even surprised myself!
Provided by CHRIS523
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups water and chicken bouillon. Stir in rice. Remove from heat, and set aside. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with remaining water.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet with thyme, sage, basil, parsley, and marjoram. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain and cube.
- Stir onion into the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, or until browned and tender.
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mix rice, cornstarch mixture, chicken, onion, spinach, and cottage cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese, and dot with margarine. Bake, covered, 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, until surface is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1040.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CHICKEN FLORENTINE CASSEROLE
Creamy and comforting, this chicken and spinach bake is sure to be a hit at dinnertime. The toasty bread crumb topping delivers a bit of a crunch. -Dori Jackson, Gulf Breeze, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, soup, cheese, spinach, mayonnaise, basil, garlic powder, thyme and pepper. , Drain macaroni; gently stir into chicken mixture. Transfer to an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 36g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1006mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
CHICKEN FLORENTINE CASSEROLE
I did a search for a recipe containing chicken breast, mushrooms and fresh baby leaf spinach and I found this delicious and simple recipe on AllRecipes.com. It is very easy to put together and I found it to be quite tasty. I hope you will enjoy it!
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the chicken breast halves on a baking sheet and bake 20-30 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
- Remove from oven and set aside.
- Increase oven temperature to 400°F.
- Melt butter in 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 spinach over the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
- Cover the spinach with mushrooms.
- Pour half the sauce mixture over the mushrooms.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the dish over the mushrooms then cover with remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle with bacon bits, then top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes in 400°F oven until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Serves 4.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and chicken will give your casserole the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes per side.
- Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this casserole, so it's important to use a cheese that you like. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese will give the casserole a nice cheesy flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. This recipe is a great starting point, but you can feel free to add or omit ingredients to suit your taste. For example, you could add some cooked bacon or diced tomatoes.
Conclusion:
Chicken Florentine Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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