Best 7 Chicken Florentine Style Recipes

CHICKEN WITH FLORENTINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the Parmesan cheese, basil and oregano. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons butter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onions in remaining butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Gradually add flour and salt; stir in milk and sherry or broth until blended. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spinach and pimientos; heat through. , Remove from the heat. Stir in sour cream until blended. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place the chicken breast halves on a baking sheet and bake 20-30 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
• Remove from oven and set aside.
• Increase oven temperature to 400°F.
• Melt butter in 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 spinach over the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
• Cover the spinach with mushrooms.
• Pour half the sauce mixture over the mushrooms.
• Arrange chicken breasts in the dish over the mushrooms then cover with remaining sauce.
• Sprinkle with bacon bits, then top with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes in 400°F oven until bubbly and lightly browned.
• Serves 4.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE STYLE

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 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.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180c 160c for fan oven or gas mark 4. De-stalk the spinach if needed, place in colander and pour a kettle of boiling water over to wilt, leave to drain. When cool, squeeze out excess water and chop up. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Place spinach in a oven proof baking dish.
• In a large frying pan, melt 30g of butter and cook onions until soft and golden. Remove onions from pan and add to the spinach and mix together.
• Add diced chicken to pan with a little seasoning with a little more butter and brown chicken all over. Once browned, remove from pan and place on a warm plate and set aside.
• Put the last of the butter in the pan and add the crushed garlic and mushrooms and cook until soft. Once soft add the flour to the pan and coat the mushrooms in the flour. Add the white wine and stir quickly to make a thick sauce. Turn down the heat and slowly add the cream fresh to make a lovely sauce. Add the chicken back to the pan and thoroughly coat with the sauce.
• Place the chicken, mushrooms and sauce on to of the spinach in the oven proof dish. top with the grated cheese. Add a little grated nutmeg to the cheese.
• Place in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
• Serve with boiled rice and a glass of chilled white wine.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE FLATBREAD PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
• Melt butter for sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in flour and whisk for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in milk and whisk until sauce starts to thicken, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.
• Spread cooled sauce over the flatbread and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with spinach, chicken, tomatoes, onion, and salt. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and crust is lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly 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.