Best 2 Curried Chicken Florentine Recipes

Curried chicken florentine is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the zesty flavors of curry with the mild, earthy taste of spinach and the tender texture of chicken. This hearty and comforting meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion and is sure to please even the most discerning palate. With its vibrant green color and aromatic spices, curried chicken florentine is a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CURRIED CHICKEN FLORENTINE

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This is our favorite dish for family get togethers. We usually have to make 3 or 4 pans so everyone can have seconds.

Provided by SuzieQue

Categories Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups fine shredded mild cheddar cheese
2 packages frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
2 large lemons
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup good mayonnaise
1 -3 tablespoon curry powder
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup oil

Steps:

Squeeze juice from one lemon over chicken breasts and let sit for 15- 20 minutes at room temp.
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet.
Salt and pepper chicken breasts and cook in hot oil until lightly browned (about 10 minutes).
Put spinach (drained and squeezed of as much water as possible) into bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole.
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of spinach.
Place browned chicken breasts on top of cheese.
Mix soup, sour cream, mayo, juice from second lemon, and curry powder (to your taste).
Pour over chicken breasts.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
Serve with rice.

FLORENTINE CURRIED CHICKEN

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Spicy, savory, cheesy chicken with a twist, that's the Florentine flavor!

Provided by Carol Henriques

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup creamy salad dressing
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon curry powder
3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon paprika
2 (8 ounce) packages shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend soup, creamy salad dressing, lemon juice, and curry powder.
On the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish, spread squeezed spinach evenly. Place chicken on top of spinach. Pour soup mixture over top of chicken so that all is covered, then sprinkle with paprika. Spread cheese over top.
Bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, until cheese is lightly brown. (You can cover the dish with a piece of foil and leave it in the oven on warm until ready to serve, or it can be made the day before and reheated!)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 46.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1080.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips for Making Curried Chicken Florentine

Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This will make it easier to shred the chicken and incorporate it into the dish.
Cook the chicken in a flavorful liquid. This could be chicken broth, coconut milk, or even a combination of the two. Adding some herbs and spices to the liquid will also help to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry. Cook it until it is just cooked through, then remove it from the heat and let it rest before shredding.
Use fresh spinach. Fresh spinach will have a brighter flavor and a more vibrant color than frozen spinach. If you are using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it completely before using it.
Don't overcook the spinach. Overcooked spinach will be limp and mushy. Cook it just until it is wilted, then remove it from the heat.
Use a flavorful curry powder. The curry powder is one of the main flavor components in this dish, so it is important to use a good quality powder. Look for a curry powder that is made with a variety of spices, including turmeric, cumin, coriander, and ginger.
Add some heat to the dish with cayenne pepper or chili powder. This is optional, but it can add a nice kick of heat to the dish.
Serve the curried chicken florentine over rice or pasta. This will help to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Conclusion

Curried chicken florentine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and fresh spinach, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.