Best 9 Skillet Pasta Florentine Recipes

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Craving a quick, scrumptious, and wholesome meal? Look no further than skillet pasta florentine – a tempting combination of tender pasta, vibrant spinach, succulent mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and a creamy, flavorful sauce. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of crafting this delightful dish. With simple, easy-to-follow instructions, we'll guide you through selecting the freshest ingredients, mastering the cooking techniques, and creating a pasta florentine that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and let's begin our journey into creating a skillet pasta florentine that will be the star of your next meal.

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

CHICKEN FLORENTINE PASTA



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Give boring weeknight dinners a boost with this easy recipe for chicken florentine pasta from Delish.com.

Categories     Chicken Florentine Pasta     italian recipe     weeknight recipe     chicken pasta     creamy pasta     penne pasta     fancy pasta

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 oz. penne
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/3 c. white wine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 c. chopped tomato
1 c. heavy cream
1 c. shredded mozzarella
1/2 c. finely grated parmesan (plus more for serving)
1 1/2 c. baby spinach
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season both sides of chicken with salt, pepper and oregano and cook until golden and no longer pink in the middle, 8 minutes per side. Transfer chicken a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
  • Make sauce: Add the white wine to deglaze the pan. When the wine is simmering, use a wooden spoon to scrape all the golden chicken bits from the pan. (They have a lot of flavor that you'll want in your sauce!)
  • Add tomatoes and garlic and cook until the tomatoes soften slightly, about 2 minutes. Add cream and bring mixture back to a simmer. Add mozzarella and Parmesan and stir until the cheese melts. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Turn off heat and add in the cooked penne, baby spinach, parsley and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss until the pasta is evenly coated in sauce and the spinach has wilted slightly. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE PASTA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound penne
Salt
4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
Ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup low-sodium broth, more if needed
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 bag baby spinach
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
4 ounces Parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions in lightly salted water. Drain and set aside.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the butter and olive oil over high heat in a large skillet. Add the chicken chunks in a single layer and do not stir for a minute or two in order to allow the chicken to brown on the first side. Flip the chicken and brown on the other side. Cook until done, and then remove the chicken from the skillet.
  • Turn the heat to medium. Add the garlic and quickly stir to avoid burning. After about 30 seconds, pour in the broth and wine, stirring to deglaze the skillet. Allow the liquid to bubble up, and then continue cooking until it's reduced by at least half (most of the surface of the liquid should be bubbling at this point).
  • Turn off the heat. Add the spinach, tomatoes, chicken, cooked pasta and Parmesan shavings to the skillet. Toss to combine; the spinach will wilt as you toss everything.
  • Add more Parmesan shavings and serve immediately! Serve with extra Parmesan shavings.

SKILLET PASTA FLORENTINE



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"Here's a great weeknight supper that's budget-friendly, healthy and liked by children." And with such a thick, cheesy topping, who'd ever guess that it's lighter? Kelly Turnbull - Jupiter, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon each dried parsley flakes, oregano and basil
1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, cottage cheese, ricotta, spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella and herbs., Drain pasta. Place half the sauce in a large skillet; layer with pasta and remaining sauce. Top with cheese mixture., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until a thermometer reads 160°, 25-30 minutes. , Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

NOODLES FLORENTINE



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With this recipe, you get noodles and a nutritious vegetable in one tasty casserole.-Marcia Orlando, Boyertown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions until tender. , In another saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the spinach, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Drain noodles. Add to spinach mixture; toss gently to coat. , Transfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY RIGATONI FLORENTINE



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Pan-roasted garlic adds heady savor to a rich and creamy basil-infused tomato sauce. Tender cubes of sauteed chicken and fresh, green spinach go for a quick simmer along with cooked rigatoni. Toss this marvelous meal with mozzarella cheese and serve.

Provided by Colleen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds boneless chicken, cubed
¼ cup sliced fresh mushrooms, or more to taste
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 pint half-and-half
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
8 leaves fresh basil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Add mushrooms to skillet; saute until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; saute until fragrant and golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir spaghetti sauce, half-and-half, and Italian seasoning into mushroom mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until sauce thickens, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix cooked chicken and spinach into sauce and cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir pasta into sauce and add mozzarella cheese; stir until cheese melts. Garnish dish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 90.8 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 577.9 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN FLORENTINE PASTA



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This dish is so fast to make, and is company worthy. For faster preparation- wilt the spinach at the same time you drain the pasta. You can also take three regular chicken breasts and cut them in half.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Chicken Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound fettuccine
6 (4 ounce) thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
1 teaspoon cantanzaro herbs (such as Savory Spice Shop®) or Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup diced onion
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 cloves minced garlic
¼ cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup 1% milk
1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season both sides of the chicken breasts with herbs, salt, and pepper. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts until golden, 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet, set aside, and keep warm.
  • Add the onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic to the skillet, scraping up the browned bits with a spatula. Pour in wine to deglaze and allow to reduce by half. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cream until sauce starts to thicken. If sauce seems too thick, add milk (or more cream) and stir to combine.
  • Place spinach in the bottom of a colander. Carefully drain pasta into colander and 'wilt' spinach with the hot pasta water. Add pasta and spinach to the sauce in the skillet, and mix to combine. Add cooked chicken back to skillet. Cook until flavors are well combined and chicken is heated through, about 1 more minute.
  • To serve, place pasta mixture in a bowl, top with a cooked chicken breast, and serve with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.6 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 127.1 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 527.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

ONE-POT PASTA FLORENTINE



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This creamy pasta is loaded up with spinach, tomatoes, and Asiago cheese. Just 20 minutes from cutting board to table - and only one pot to clean! Winner winner pasta dinner (with chicken option)!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (finely diced (about 1 cup))
2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
8 ounces cavatappi pasta (uncooked (can sub another tubular pasta like penne))
1 cup vegetable stock + more if needed
1 14.5 ounce can diced Italian style tomatoes (plain diced tomatoes work too)
4 ounces shredded Asiago cheese (about 1 cup + a little more for topping (optional))
4 cups tightly packed baby spinach
1/4 - 1/3 cup half-and-half or whole milk
Crushed red pepper for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large high-sided skillet add olive oil and set over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the onion and sauté until translucent. Add in the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more.
  • Add in the pasta, vegetable stock and tomatoes. Stir to combine, cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 12 minutes or until the pasta is tender. If the pan seems to be a little dry simply add a little more vegetable stock.
  • Once the pasta is fully cooked, add in the shredded cheese, baby spinach and half and half. Mix to combine and let the heat of the pasta wilt the baby spinach.
  • Top servings with additional shredded cheese and crushed red pepper.
  • Note: If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more half and half. If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer just a few minutes to thicken up.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE SKILLET



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I got this recipe from a little cookbooklet I bought at the grocery store. Made it tonight and it is FANTASTIC ! I will stress; do NOT omit the nutmeg I think it would change the taste too much.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Healthy

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked wagon wheel macaroni
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 (14 ounce) package uncooked chicken breast tenders, cut into bite size pieces (not breaded ones)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • In small bowl, stir 1/4 cup of the half and half, flour, salt and nutmeg till smooth;set aside. Melt butter or margarine on medium. Add chicken cook chicken 6-8 minutes till chicken is browned. Add tomatoes,mushrooms and spinach. Cook 5 minutes, stirring till mushrooms are tender. Reduce heat to low. Stir in pasta and half and half mixture. Cook 1 minute till thick. Add remaining half and half. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover and let sit for 2-3 minutes till cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 77.2, Sodium 748, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4, Protein 29.6

PASTA FLORENTINE



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Even spinach haters will eat this. Make it gourmet by using fresh mushrooms and spinach. If you use the fresh spinach, sauté only for a minute before adding sauce.

Provided by wildheart

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces uncooked pasta
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces mushrooms, drained
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt margarine or butter in large pan.
  • Toss in garlic.
  • Squeeze spinach dry, and toss in pan with garlic.
  • Heat.
  • Add mushrooms and sauce.
  • Heat over very low while pasta cooks.
  • Mix drained pasta in with sauce and spinach.
  • When heated through, sprinkle with cheese and heat until cheese melts.
  • Delicious with garlic bread.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese will give your pasta Florentine the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. A good olive oil will add flavor and richness to the sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add other vegetables, such as zucchini or mushrooms, to the sauce. You can also use different types of cheese, such as Parmesan or Gruyère.
  • Serve pasta Florentine immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

Pasta 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 vegetables. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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