Chicken Florentine Risotto With Garlic Parmesan Cream Recipes

PARMESAN CHICKEN RISOTTO RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat; set aside.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
• In a shallow dish, combine the parmesan, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and paprika, using your fingers, mix together. Place the chicken in, one at a time, pressing to form a breading or coating on the chicken. Place into the hot pan and sear each side until golden brown.
• Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove from the oven and allow to rest.
• Meanwhile, set a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add butter. When the butter melts, add the onion and saute until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Pour in the white wine and reduce until the onion is moist, but not swimming. Add the rice, then the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce, cover and allow to cook for 20-25 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed. You may need to add up to 1/4 cup of extra broth if your rice is still firm. Once the rice is fully cooked, turn the heat off, cover and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.
• While the rice is cooking, set large skillet (I wiped out the one I used for the chicken) over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms. Cook until brown, then add the asparagus. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, then add the sun dried tomatoes along with the reserved oil, artichokes, garlic powder, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
• Combine the vegetables with the rice, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a large casserole dish and top with slices of cooked chicken. Garnish with grated parmesan if desired.

FLORENTINE RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring broth to a boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low to keep broth barely simmering.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir 1 minute.
• Carefully stir in 1 cup hot broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until almost all of liquid is absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and stirring after each addition until liquid is absorbed. Rice should be tender and creamy but still slightly firm in center.
• Add spinach and artichoke hearts; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted and artichokes are thoroughly heated. Stir in cheese. If desired, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese.

PARMESAN CHICKEN FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Pound chicken breasts, between sheets of waxed paper.
• Cook spinach according to package instructions and drain well. While still hot, add 1 tablespoons parmesan cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir until melted.
• Spoon 2-3 tablespoons spinach mixture on top of each chicken breast and roll up tightly. Brown chicken breasts in oil until golden brown on both sides.
• Place chicken in a baking pan and bake for 20 minutes. Add remaining parmesan cheese and continue baking approximately 10 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and melted.