Mushroom Chicken Florentine Recipes

CHICKEN FLORENTINE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions then drain and set aside (while pasta cooks, continue on).
• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large, deep pan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp oil. Add chicken and sauté the first side until golden brown (5 min), flip, cover and sauté another 5 min or until cooked through. Remove from pan and rest 10 min before slicing against the grain.
• In the same pan, add 1 Tbsp oil if needed along with sliced mushrooms and green onion. Sauté until soft and golden (5 min). Remove from pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, add 2 Tbsp butter, 3 Tbsp flour and pressed garlic then whisk 2 min. Slowly whisk in 1 cup chicken broth then 1 cup milk. Bring to a simmer and whisk until smooth and creamy (2 min). Add spinach and stir until wilted (1 min). Add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper or season to taste.
• Add sliced chicken, sautéed mushrooms and drained pasta and toss to combine. Season to taste if needed and serve with parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE WITH FRESH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Put the chicken breasts and onions in a large and wide saucepan.
• Add enough water to cover the same.
• Cover the saucepan with a lid.
• Poach the chicken for 20 minutes on low-medium heat until just white throughout.
• Then, melt butter in a heavy non-stick skillet.
• Saute mushrooms until tender{about 5 minutes}.
• Then preheat the broiler.
• Put the spinach in a 20 X 20 cm square baking dish.
• Sprinkle nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
• Arrange the chicken in a single layer over the spinach.
• Top with mushrooms.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Broil for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
• Remove from heat.
• Serve hot.
• Enjoy!