Mozzarella-Topped Chicken Florentine: Savory Spinach Delight

Chicken Florentine Recipe

Overview:

Name: Chicken Florentine
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Description: Chicken breasts topped with spinach, a tomato-wine sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Serve with fettuccine and a nice salad.
Keywords: Poultry, Meat, European, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
Recipe Category: Chicken
Aggregated Rating: 3
Review Count: 1

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 407.4
• Fat Content: 10.8g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3.8g
• Cholesterol Content: 146.4mg
• Sodium Content: 689.9mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 14.1g
• Fiber Content: 3g
• Sugar Content: 4.8g
• Protein Content: 60g

Ingredients:

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups yellow onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 pound fresh spinach
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F.

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2. Prepare Chicken: On a sheet of waxed paper, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken cutlets in this mixture to coat them evenly.

3. Brown Chicken: In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Brown the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side. Once browned, remove the chicken and place it in a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish that has been lightly coated with cooking spray.

4. Prepare Sauce: Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until they are tender, which should take about 5 minutes. Then, add the tomato sauce, dry white wine, and dried basil. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.

5. Prepare Spinach: Spread the cooked spinach on top of the chicken in the casserole dish.

6. Assemble: Pour the tomato sauce mixture around the chicken, making sure to lift the edges of the chicken to allow the sauce to flow underneath.

7. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the chicken and sauce.

8. Bake: Place the casserole dish, uncovered, in the preheated oven. Bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, which should take about 35 minutes.

Additional Notes:

• For a better taste, it’s recommended to use fresh spinach instead of frozen spinach, as frozen spinach tends to be a bit bitter.
• You can personalize this dish by serving it with your choice of side dishes, such as fettuccine and a salad.
• This recipe is rated as easy and can be prepared in less than 60 minutes, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights.

Enjoy your delicious Chicken Florentine meal!