Chicken Florentine Style Recipes

CHICKEN FLORENTINE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and season with salt and pepper. Cook until crispy and golden and no longer pink, 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to let rest.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and garlic and let cook until fragrant and soft, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until soft, 5 minutes, then add handfuls of baby spinach, stirring until slightly wilted, 2 minutes.
• Pour over heavy cream and white wine and let simmer until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan.
• Return chicken to skillet and simmer until heated through.
• Serve chicken topped with spinach-tomato mixture and sauce.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE CASSEROLE

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.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Pound chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; brush each with honey. Combine spinach and cheese; place about 2 tablespoons in the center of each chicken breast. Fold long sides over filling; fold ends up and secure with a toothpick. Place, seam side down, in a shallow pan. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. , In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture and roll in bread crumbs. , Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 375°. Fry chicken, several rolls at a time, for 1-1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove toothpicks before serving.

EASY CHICKEN FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Add shallot and garlic to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook 2 more minutes. Add condensed soup, chicken broth, and sour cream; stir to combine. Add spinach and cook for 5 minutes.
• Serve on plates and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.