Best 9 Florentine Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Florentine basil stuffed chicken breasts are an Italian-inspired dish made with tender chicken breasts filled with a savory combination of spinach, basil, Parmesan cheese, and spices. This dish exudes a beautiful interplay of flavors, with the delicate taste of chicken complemented by the earthy notes of basil, the creamy richness of the cheese, and the vibrant flavors of the spinach. Perfect for a special dinner or an elegant lunch, this dish is a culinary delight that offers a satisfying and memorable dining experience.

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

FLORENTINE STUFFED CHICKEN



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Bone-in chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, cheese and onion and baked until tender. This is a simple recipe that I cooked up myself. It is, however, based on some pretty standard Greek/Italian dishes. Everyone loves this and it can be wonderful for company - even people who don't usually like spinach find that they like this dish! Serve with your favorite shaped pasta, if desired.

Provided by Tammy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped onion
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
2 cups spaghetti sauce
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine the spinach, Parmesan cheese and onion and mix thoroughly. Stuff the cavity of each chicken breast with 1/4 of the mixture. (NOTE: Bone-in split breasts usually have a little cavity; if one is not naturally present, use a sharp knife to make a slit in the side of the breast.)
  • Lay stuffed breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and cover with the sauce.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake another 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 153.9 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 55.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 877.9 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

FONTINA AND BACON-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
1/2 cup shredded fontina or mozzarella cheese (about 2 oz.)
2 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
4 cups baby spinach leaves
2 Tbsp. water
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 jar Bertolli® Four Cheese Rosa Sauce
8 ounces fettuccine, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Make deep 1-inch-long cut with knife parallel to cutting board inside of each chicken breast half to form pocket. Combine cheese, bacon and basil in small bowl. Evenly stuff pockets with cheese mixture, then press edges together to seal. Brush chicken with olive oil, then dip in bread crumbs, turning to coat. Arrange chicken on baking sheets. Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  • Meanwhile, cook spinach, water and garlic in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until spinach is wilted. Stir in Sauce and heat through. To serve, arrange hot fettuccine on serving platter, then top with sauce mixture and chicken. Garnish, if desired, with additional chopped basil.

STUFFED CHICKEN FLORENTINE



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Bake up something extra special with our Stuffed Chicken Florentine. This Stuffed Chicken Florentine is easy to make thanks to CLASSICO Pasta Sauces.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, divided
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
2/3 cup CLASSICO Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Pour 1/4 cup Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken breasts, top sides down, on work surface. Combine Alfredo Pasta Sauce, spinach and bread crumbs; spread onto chicken. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up chicken; place, seam side down, in prepared baking dish.
  • Pour remaining Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce over chicken; top with cheese. Cover.
  • Bake 40 to 45 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

STUFFED CHICKEN FLORENTINE



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We all seem to be lover's of Spinach Artichoke Dip these days so here's a recipe to stuff your chicken breasts with it! YUMMY, I tried it last night for the first time and had to share it with you. I found the recipe on the wrapper of some "Gardens of Atlantis Spinach Artichoke Dip" I purchased a while back.

Provided by Judith N.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (12 ounce) container spinach artichoke dip
2 eggs
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place each breast on large sheet of plastic wrap, cover with second sheet.
  • Pound with meat pounder until 1/4" thick.
  • Add 3 Tbls.
  • of Spinach Artichoke Dip to center of each breast.
  • Fold breast and secure with toothpick.
  • Beat eggs.
  • Dip breast in egg mixture and then roll in breadcrumbs.
  • Place in a baking dish.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Serve.

CHICKEN BREASTS FLORENTINE



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Gold Medal® all-purpose flour provides a simple addition to this chicken breast that's sprinkled with cheese and nutmeg - a wonderful dinner ready in about an hour!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked egg noodles (4 ounces)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 pounds)
Additional ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°. Spray rectangular pan, 11x7x1 1/2 inches, with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
  • While noodles are cooking, melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat.
  • Mix spinach, noodles, half of the sauce, 1/4 cup of the cheese and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Spoon mixture into pan. Place chicken on spinach mixture. Pour remaining sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and additional nutmeg.
  • Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until light brown on top and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

CHICKEN FLORENTINE



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These individual chicken breast rolls may take some time to prepare, but their outstanding flavor makes it well worth it. Get ready to copy the recipe for all who taste it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons honey
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
Oil for deep-fat frying

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.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN & STUFFING FLORENTINE



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A yummy answer to the age-old how-to-make-chicken-breasts-exciting question: Bake them in a Florentine-style dish with stuffing, spinach and creamy soup.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups STOVE TOP Everyday Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup hot water
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Mix stuffing mix, hot water and cheese just until stuffing mix is moistened.
  • Place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix soup and spinach; spoon over chicken. Top with stuffing mixture.
  • Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 1310 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 36 g

CHICKEN WITH FLORENTINE SAUCE



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Here is my very favorite chicken Florentine recipe. A creamy topping and pretty presentation make it elegant enough for company, but it's also fast to fix on busy weeknights! -Julie Fitzgerald, St Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon sherry or chicken broth
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

FLORENTINE BASIL-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Created for RSC #6. The ingredients in the contest just called out to create this recipe! Very elegant for a dinner party, or go ahead and spoil your family. Prep time includes the time it takes for the chicken to hang out in the fridge.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 8h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup fresh basil leaf
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tablespoon lemon, zest of
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons margarine, softened
2 eggs
3/4 cup crushed corn flakes
1/4 cup finely ground cashews
sweet paprika, to taste
1 bag fresh spinach
salt and pepper
fresh basil sprig (to garnish)

Steps:

  • First make the basil filling:
  • Combine all the ingredients with just a few tablespoons of olive oil in the food processor
  • Process until finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the bowl
  • With the processor running, add the rest of the olive oil through the food tube until a paste forms
  • Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them with a mallet or with a cutting board to an even thickness
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste
  • Combine the margarine with the basil filling
  • Spread 2 tablespoons of the stuff across each pounded chicken breast
  • Roll up the breast and secure it with a toothpick
  • Combine the cornflakes, ground cashews and paprika in a shallow bowl
  • Beat the eggs in a separate bowl
  • Dip the chicken bundles in the egg, then dredge in the crumb mixture
  • Cover a baking dish in parchment paper and place the bundles in the dish
  • Cover and place in the fridge for 6-8 hours
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • Bring the chicken to room temperature
  • Bake uncovered for 35 minutes
  • Let stand for 10 minutes
  • Remove the toothpicks
  • Wash the spinach well and tear the leaves into smaller pieces
  • Wilt the spinach in a hot pan, with just the water clinging to the leaves, about 3 minutes
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper
  • Place the spinach flat on a serving dish
  • Place the chicken bundles on top, garnish with sprigs of basil

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.2, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 138.9, Sodium 326.2, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1, Protein 31.5

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, use fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken is a delicate protein that can easily become dry and overcooked. Cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the Chicken Rest: After you cook the chicken, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
  • Use a Meat Thermometer: A meat thermometer is an essential tool for cooking chicken. It takes the guesswork out of cooking and ensures that your chicken is cooked to the proper temperature.

Conclusion:

Florentine basil stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of tender chicken, creamy spinach and ricotta filling, and crispy Parmesan crust is sure to impress your guests. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a special meal to serve, give Florentine basil stuffed chicken breasts a try.

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