Chicken and Spinach Florentine is an Italian classic that combines the flavors of juicy chicken, tender spinach, creamy sauce, and nutty Parmesan cheese. With its elegant presentation and rich, comforting taste, this dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner with loved ones. It can be easily prepared in a skillet or a baking dish, making it a convenient option for busy home cooks. Whether you prefer a simple recipe with a few ingredients or a more elaborate one with a rich sauce, there's a Chicken and Spinach Florentine recipe out there to suit your taste and cooking preferences.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN FLORENTINE STYLE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour to coat lightly. Shake off any excess flour. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep it warm.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until the shallots are translucent, stirring to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet, about 1 minute. Add the wine. Increase the heat to medium-high and boil until the liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the cream and boil until the sauce reduces by half, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and any accumulated juices to the sauce, and turn the chicken to coat in the sauce.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in another large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and saute until heated through. Season the spinach, to taste, with salt and pepper. Arrange the spinach over a platter. Place the chicken atop the spinach. Pour the sauce over and serve.
CHICKEN MARSALA FLORENTINE
This is a gorgeous chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms. It is so wonderful when served with garlic mashed potatoes. It tastes fantastic!
Provided by SHANOU
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts between two pieces of wax paper, and pound to 1/4 inch thick with a meat mallet. Dust chicken with flour, salt , pepper and oregano.
- In a skillet, fry chicken in olive oil over medium heat. Cook until done, turning to cook evenly. Set aside, and keep warm.
- In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat; add mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and Marsala wine. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in spinach, and cook for about 2 minutes. Serve over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 159.9 mg, Fat 43.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 692.6 mg, Sugar 10 g
CHICKEN AND SPINACH FLORENTINE
You can find this same recipe on the box of Minute Brown Rice. It deserves a place here on Recipezaar. I've made alterations and added more spices. The original recipe was pretty bland truth be told.
Provided by Tallie in Pacific NW
Categories Brown Rice
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- heat oil in large, deep skillet; add chicken; cook 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through, stirring frequently.
- add spices, spinach, rice, tomatoes and broth, 4 cups to begin with, add a bit more as you see fit; mix well.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese. Let stand 5 mins; Serve hot.
CHICKEN FLORENTINE CASSEROLE
Creamy and comforting, this chicken and spinach bake is sure to be a hit at dinnertime. The toasty bread crumb topping delivers a bit of a crunch. -Dori Jackson, Gulf Breeze, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, soup, cheese, spinach, mayonnaise, basil, garlic powder, thyme and pepper. , Drain macaroni; gently stir into chicken mixture. Transfer to an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 36g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1006mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
CHICKEN AND SPINACH FLORENCE
This chicken dish is similar to the ones served at expensive restaurants... great to serve to company, very impressive, and delicious too!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Steam the spinach until wilted; drain and chop.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter; saute the onions until golden.
- Remove onions with a slotted spoon; mix with spinach, and place in a buttered baking dish/casserole.
- Add 1 Tbsp butter to the skillet.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper (seasoning salt is okay to use) Brown the chicken, and remove to a warm plate.
- Saute the mushrooms in the remaining butter; then remove to plate with the chicken.
- Add the wine to the pan, and then stir in the flour; slowly add in the sour cream, and stir until hot and thickened.
- Add chicken, mushrooms and garlic powder.
- Place on top of spinach.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven, for 20-30 minutes.
CHICKEN FLORENTINE PANINI
Chicken Florentine Panini, from Lee Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri, brings an Italian flair to this speedy meal. The grilled sandwich combines chicken with provolone cheese, spinach and red onion.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute spinach in oil until wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain; wipe skillet clean., Spread 4 bread slices with salad dressing. Layer with a cheese slice, chicken, spinach, onion and another cheese slice. Top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches. , Cook in same skillet or panini maker until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you save time and ensure that your dish turns out perfectly.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always give you the best results. If possible, buy organic produce and free-range chicken.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breasts are very delicate and can easily become dry and tough if they are overcooked. Cook them until they are just cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. I recommend using a Parmesan or Gruyère cheese.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The chicken will be at its most tender and the sauce will be at its creamiest.
Conclusion:
This chicken and spinach florentine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The creamy sauce and tender chicken are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this chicken and spinach florentine a try!
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