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.

Joseph Ngoma
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Javarghn Thomas
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


King Benjamin
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy meal.


Cameron Martinez
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Tristian Dragomir
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Disturb Karikari
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy meal.


Asif Baloch
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Taeme Kim
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


kashf qamar
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shafqat_chachar
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy meal.


Charlotte Holt
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Baseet Baseet
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Nisar Khan official
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy meal.


Hashim Sultan
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Classy Rose
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Ruth Turner
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yue Jeon
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy meal.


lr2 Tv
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mohamed Abdelateaf
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.