Chicken Firenze Recipe

Name: Chicken Firenze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Pour 2 cups sherry into large shallow dish.
2
Add chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate at least 3 hrs in fridge.
3
Heat oil in large skillet over med. heat.
4
Add garlic spinach, mushrooms, carrots, scallions, salt and pepper and remaining 2 tbs sherry.
5
Cook and stir 3-5 minutes, until spinach is completely wilted. Cool completely.
6
Place dressing in another small bowl and set aside.
7
Combine breadcrumbs and cheese in another bowl and set aside.
8
Preheat oven to 375.
9
Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
10
Slice a pocket into side of each breast where they were originally attatched.
11
Fill pockets with spinach mixture. Secure pockets with toothpicks.
12
Coat each breast with dressing and dredge in breadcrumbs.
13
Place chicken in single layer on greased 13x9 dish. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
14
Cover and bake 15 minutes.
15
Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until chicken is done.
16
Remove toothpicks before serving.

479

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dry sherry, 2 tablespoons dry sherry, 3 whole chicken breasts, split and boned, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Firenze falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Firenze

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