Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Chicken Florentine Panini, a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. Grilled chicken breasts, sautéed spinach, and melted cheese harmoniously blend between toasted bread, resulting in a delightful sandwich that caters to both your savory and cheesy cravings. This recipe offers two delectable variations: a classic version featuring a creamy Florentine sauce, and a pesto rendition that adds a vibrant herbaceous twist. Both iterations promise a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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CHICKEN FLORENTINE PANINI
Chicken Florentine Panini, from Lee Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri, brings an Italian flair to this speedy meal. The grilled sandwich combines chicken with provolone cheese, spinach and red onion.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute spinach in oil until wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain; wipe skillet clean., Spread 4 bread slices with salad dressing. Layer with a cheese slice, chicken, spinach, onion and another cheese slice. Top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches. , Cook in same skillet or panini maker until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
CHICKEN FLORENTINE STYLE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour to coat lightly. Shake off any excess flour. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep it warm.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until the shallots are translucent, stirring to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet, about 1 minute. Add the wine. Increase the heat to medium-high and boil until the liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the cream and boil until the sauce reduces by half, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and any accumulated juices to the sauce, and turn the chicken to coat in the sauce.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in another large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and saute until heated through. Season the spinach, to taste, with salt and pepper. Arrange the spinach over a platter. Place the chicken atop the spinach. Pour the sauce over and serve.
BEST CHICKEN PANINI
I have a local eatery who makes an amazing flatbread sandwich. This panini is based on their chicken pesto sandwich. I recommend pane turano, or you may use a sturdy sourdough.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Panini Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a panini grill on the highest setting. Brush 2 pieces of bread with butter. Assemble panini with chicken, bacon, and mozzarella. Lower panini press. Cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Carefully separate bread and add in some sliced avocado, tomato, and pesto. Repeat above steps for additional panini sandwiches.
- Reassemble sandwiches and cut in half. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 184.2 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1814.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
CHICKEN FLORENTINE PANINI
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 sandwiches; 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll dough; place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Starting at center, press out dough to edges of pan. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes. Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled. Meanwhile, cook spinach as directed on package. Drain well; squeeze dry with paper towels. In small bowl, combine mayonnaise and 1 of the garlic cloves; mix well. Refrigerate. Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add sugar and vinegar. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until most of liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally. To flatten each chicken breast half, place, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound chicken with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick; remove wrap. Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning and minced garlic. Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook 8 minutes or until browned, fork-tender and juices run clear, turning once. Cut cooled pizza crust into 4 rectangles. Remove rectangles from pan; spread each with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture. Top 2 rectangles with chicken, spinach, onion mixture, cheese and remaining crust rectangles, mayonnaise side down. Heat large skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Place sandwiches in skillet. Place smaller skillet on sandwiches to flatten slightly. Cook about 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp and heated, turning once. Cut each warm sandwich into quarters.;
CHICKEN FLORENTINE PANINI II
This is from Taste of Home. "This grilled sandwich combines with with provolne cheese, spinach and red onion." YUMMY!
Provided by Courtly
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 28m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute spinach in oil for 2 minutes or until wilted. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Spread the unbuttered side of four slices with salad dressing; layer with a cheese slice, chicken, spinach, onion and another cheese slice. Top with remaining bread, buttered side up, Cook in a panini maker or on a griddle until golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 781.6, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 96.9, Sodium 2302.2, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 37.4
CHICKEN FLORENTINE PANINI
Great tasting sandwich. I try to cook the chicken on a night I'm already making chicken to shorten the cook time.
Provided by iluvmythomas
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Unroll dough; place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- Starting at center, press out dough to edges of pan.
- Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.
- Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled.
- Meanwhile, cook spinach as directed on package.
- Drain well; squeeze dry with paper towels.
- In small bowl, combine mayonnaise and 1 of the garlic cloves; mix well.
- Refrigerate.
- Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add onion;cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Add sugar and vinegar.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until most of liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
- To flatten each chicken breast half, place, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper.
- Working from center, gently pound chicken with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick; remove wrap.
- Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning and minced garlic.
- Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add chicken; cook 8 minutes or until browned, fork-tender and juices run clear, turning once.
- Cut cooled pizza crust into 4 rectangles.
- Remove rectangles from pan; spread each with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture.
- Top 2 rectangles with chicken, spinach, onion mixture, cheese and remaining crust rectangles, mayonnaise side down.
- Heat large skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Place sandwiches in skillet.
- Place smaller skillet on sandwiches to flatten slightly.
- Cook about 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp and heated, turning once.
- Cut each warm sandwich into quarters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.1, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 124.7, Sodium 974.9, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 12.2, Protein 45.7
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh spinach, tender chicken, and flavorful cheese will make all the difference.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
- Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
- Use a good quality bread for the panini. A sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings is best.
- Butter the bread before grilling it. This will help it to toast evenly and prevent it from sticking to the grill.
- Don't overfill the panini. Too many fillings will make it difficult to close and eat.
- Serve the panini immediately after grilling. This will ensure that the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.
Conclusion:
Chicken Florentine Panini is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful spinach, this panini is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Chicken Florentine Panini a try.
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