Chicken Florentine Recipe

Name: Chicken Florentine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach; 1/4 cup butter; 1 garlic clove, crushed and minced; 1/8 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon ground thyme; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup light cream or 1/3 cup half-and-half; 5 cups cooked chicken, sliced; 3/4 cup light cream or 3/4 cup half-and-half; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded (Emmental type preferred); salt and pepper, to taste; 6 slices ham, sliced thinly

Servings: persons

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
1/4 cup butter
1 garlic clove, crushed and minced
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup light cream or 1/3 cup half-and-half
5 cups cooked chicken, sliced
3/4 cup light cream or 3/4 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded (Emmental type preferred)
salt and pepper, to taste
6 slices ham, sliced thinly

1
Cook spinach according to package instructions, drain well.
2
In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter; add minced garlic, basil, and thyme. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon flour and blend well.
3
Add 1/3 cup light cream and the spinach; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Put spinach into the bottom of a lightly buttered 2-quart casserole or baking dish. Cover with cooked chicken slices.
4
Over medium low heat, melt remaining butter and blend in remaining flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup light cream and 3/4 cup chicken broth; continue cooking and stirring until thickened. Continue cooking, stirring, for 5 minutes.
5
Stir in the cheeses and continue cooking and stirring until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cut sliced ham in strips. Add to sauce and pour over chicken. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until top of casserole is lightly browned.

1264

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

136

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, 1/4 cup butter, 1 garlic clove, crushed and minced, 1/8 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Florentine 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 Florentine

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