CHICKEN FIRENZE

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Chicken marinated in sherry and cooked with a wonderful stuffing. A bit tricky but so worth it. Not quite as bad as the nutritional facts say, since the marinade gets thrown away and using skinless breasts will cut down on the fat. Serve with fresh, steamed asparagus.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups dry sherry
2 tablespoons dry sherry
3 whole chicken breasts, split and boned
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
3 cups fresh spinach, cut into thin shreds
2 cups chopped mushrooms
1 cup grated carrot
1/3 cup sliced scallion
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 cups light Italian salad dressing
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated romano cheese or 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Pour 2 cups sherry into large shallow dish.
  • Add chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate at least 3 hrs in fridge.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over med. heat.
  • Add garlic spinach, mushrooms, carrots, scallions, salt and pepper and remaining 2 tbs sherry.
  • Cook and stir 3-5 minutes, until spinach is completely wilted. Cool completely.
  • Place dressing in another small bowl and set aside.
  • Combine breadcrumbs and cheese in another bowl and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
  • Slice a pocket into side of each breast where they were originally attatched.
  • Fill pockets with spinach mixture. Secure pockets with toothpicks.
  • Coat each breast with dressing and dredge in breadcrumbs.
  • Place chicken in single layer on greased 13x9 dish. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
  • Cover and bake 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until chicken is done.
  • Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.9, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 97.9, Sodium 1131.1, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 8.4, Protein 36.4

Camila Meraz
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This is now my go-to recipe for chicken! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. It's a hit with my family and friends.


Myko Truth
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Cali King
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zhyar A. Mahmood
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This was a delicious dish! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Wolfie FNaF
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The chicken was cooked well, and the sauce was tasty.


Lalijoonstan Elghorfi
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This dish is a winner! The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Badnam Khan
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ak Aksai
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Connor McKay
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Montoya Hughes
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bobby Shmurda
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This was a delicious dish! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family.


Peta Hayden
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The chicken was cooked well, and the sauce was tasty.


Oftentse Nkhumane
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hotak Saab
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This was a tasty dish! The chicken cooked well, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I served it over rice, and it was a great meal.


Sonjit Bormon
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I usually serve it over pasta, but it's also great on rice.


HASSAAN KHAN
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I tried this recipe last night. It was delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and they cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


SK Joni Hasan
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I made this dish a few weeks ago, and it was a big success! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect comfort food meal.


Nana Hemaa Lyrical
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This dish was absolutely scrumptious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over angel hair pasta, and it was a hit with my family.


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