CRISPY CHICKEN FLORENTINE MELT

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces mozzarella, sliced
2 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes
6 cups fresh baby spinach
3 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Make a breading assembly line with 3 separate dishes: flour seasoned with salt and pepper, milk and eggs whisked together and panko seasoned with salt and pepper. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then bread them by dredging in the flour, then dipping in the egg mixture and finally coating in the crumbs. Set aside.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter with 4 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken breasts on the first side for 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to burn them. Flip and brown them for another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a rack placed over a baking sheet and transfer to the oven to finish cooking, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and turn on the broiler. Top the chicken with the mozzarella slices and broil until the cheese is melted.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the tomatoes, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to cook quickly until the tomatoes start to break apart, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and garlic, then stir/toss to wilt the spinach, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon the tomato/spinach mixture over the chicken and serve.

aruyoshin
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


C0ZYBEAR
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so crispy and juicy, and the spinach and cheese filling is creamy and flavorful.


sanuka Lonija
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this recipe. The spinach was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors.


Md Aashiq
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over after dinner, and this is a great way to use them up.


Raja Carter
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I had a hard time finding the right bread for this recipe. I ended up using a baguette, which worked well.


Mrisho Bakari
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less salt next time.


Prodip Chondro
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the spinach and cheese filling is creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Renmark Johnson
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Abdu Abdullah
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful. My husband and I both loved it.


Edvinas Berneckas
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This crispy chicken florentine melt was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.