Best 2 Florentine Curried Chicken Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Florence, Italy, with our delightful Florentine Curried Chicken recipe. This dish is a symphony of flavors, seamlessly blending the vibrant spices of Indian curry with the rustic charm of Italian cuisine. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a fragrant blend of yogurt, garlic, ginger, and a medley of aromatic spices, then grilled to perfection. Nestled amidst a rich and creamy coconut-based curry sauce, each bite is a harmonious dance of flavors, with a touch of heat and a burst of freshness from bell peppers and tomatoes.

Accompanying this main course are two equally tantalizing recipes. Treat your taste buds to a flavorful Spinach and Feta Filo Pie, where layers of crispy filo dough envelop a vibrant filling of spinach, feta cheese, and a hint of nutmeg. Indulge in a symphony of textures and flavors with our Roasted Vegetable Skewers, where succulent zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes are grilled to perfection and drizzled with a delectable balsamic glaze.

These recipes promise a culinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of Florence, where the vibrant flavors of Italy and India intertwine to create a truly unforgettable dining experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CURRIED CHICKEN FLORENTINE

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This is our favorite dish for family get togethers. We usually have to make 3 or 4 pans so everyone can have seconds.

Provided by SuzieQue

Categories Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups fine shredded mild cheddar cheese
2 packages frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
2 large lemons
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup good mayonnaise
1 -3 tablespoon curry powder
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup oil

Steps:

Squeeze juice from one lemon over chicken breasts and let sit for 15- 20 minutes at room temp.
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet.
Salt and pepper chicken breasts and cook in hot oil until lightly browned (about 10 minutes).
Put spinach (drained and squeezed of as much water as possible) into bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole.
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of spinach.
Place browned chicken breasts on top of cheese.
Mix soup, sour cream, mayo, juice from second lemon, and curry powder (to your taste).
Pour over chicken breasts.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
Serve with rice.

FLORENTINE CURRIED CHICKEN

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Spicy, savory, cheesy chicken with a twist, that's the Florentine flavor!

Provided by Carol Henriques

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup creamy salad dressing
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon curry powder
3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon paprika
2 (8 ounce) packages shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend soup, creamy salad dressing, lemon juice, and curry powder.
On the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish, spread squeezed spinach evenly. Place chicken on top of spinach. Pour soup mixture over top of chicken so that all is covered, then sprinkle with paprika. Spread cheese over top.
Bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, until cheese is lightly brown. (You can cover the dish with a piece of foil and leave it in the oven on warm until ready to serve, or it can be made the day before and reheated!)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 46.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1080.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
If you don't have curry powder, you can make your own by combining ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder.
Feel free to adjust the amount of curry powder to your liking. If you like it spicy, add more. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less.
Serve the chicken with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
For a more elegant presentation, garnish the chicken with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.

Conclusion:

Florentine Curried Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The curry powder gives the chicken a flavorful and aromatic flavor, while the spinach and tomatoes add a pop of color and nutrition. Serve this dish with rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal.