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May 30, 2016 · 47 Comments

Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Parmesan Cheese

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Treat your loved one to this delicious chicken entree topped in a cream sauce with spinach and parmesan cheese. Add buttered pasta, a salad and a bottle of your favorite wine. Enjoy!

Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Parmesan Cheese

Want to reproduce a relaxing evening in a quaint Italian cafe?

Treat your loved one to this delicious chicken entree topped in a cream sauce with spinach and parmesan cheese.

Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Parmesan Cheese is the answer.

This recipe couldn’t be any easier!

these are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 2 packages 10 oz each frozen chopped spinach
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed and minced
  • 1 dash dried basil
  • 1 dash ground thyme
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half or whipping cream
  • 5 cups cooked chicken, sliced or diced
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half or whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 dash salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

  • Cook spinach according to package instructions, drain well.
  • 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. Add 1/3 cup half-and-half and the spinach; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Spoon the spinach mixture into the bottom of a lightly buttered 2-quart casserole or baking dish. Cover with cooked chicken slices.
  • Over medium low heat, melt remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and blend in remaining 3 tablespoons of flour, stirring until smooth.
  • Gradually stir in 3/4 cup half-and-half and 3/4 cup chicken broth; continue cooking and stirring until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Cover all with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 400° for 20 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned.
  • Serve with buttered pasta of choice and your favorite wine!

NOTES:

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Your chicken doesn’t have to be cooked ahead of time. In. fact you don’t need to cook it from scratch at all!

Using the precooked chicken strips or diced chicken versions will make preparation quicker, easier and gives you more time for other things.

The chicken broth, spices, spinach and cheeses as well as whipping cream and butter can all be add to your own personal tastes.

This recipe works just as well when you make it your own way.

Leave out those spices you don’t like or add ones that you do!

If you can melt, stir, pour and stack, then creating this Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Parmesan Cheese can be on your own table too.

The dish only takes about 20 minutes to prepare and another 20 to cook.

When you serve up your dinner to family, relatives or friends they won’t believe all the “time and trouble” it took to put such a special and grown up meal on the dinner table.

Only you will know the difference. And I am sure they will volunteer to clean up the kitchen after the meal.

Add buttered pasta, a salad and a bottle of your favorite wine.

If you are dining with just your sweetie feel free to dim the lights.

Don’t forget the soft music playing in the background. What a great way to spend a quiet evening.

Need a great dessert? I can offer plenty of choices!

Treat your loved one to this delicious chicken entree topped in a cream sauce with spinach and parmesan cheese. Add buttered pasta, a salad and a bottle of your favorite wine. Enjoy!

Chicken Florentine with Parmesan Cheese

Treat your loved one to this delicious chicken entree topped in a cream sauce with spinach and parmesan cheese. Add buttered pasta, a salad and a bottle of your favorite wine. Enjoy!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken, spinach
Method: Stove Top
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Adjust Servings: 6
Calories: 617kcal
Author: Marilyn
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages 10 oz each frozen chopped spinach
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed and minced
  • 1 dash dried basil
  • 1 dash ground thyme
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half or whipping cream
  • 5 cups cooked chicken, sliced or diced
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half or whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 dash salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook spinach according to package instructions, drain well.
  • 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. Add 1/3 cup half-and-half and the spinach; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Spoon the spinach mixture into the bottom of a lightly buttered 2-quart casserole or baking dish. Cover with cooked chicken slices.
  • Over medium low heat, melt remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and blend in remaining 3 tablespoons of flour, stirring until smooth.
  • Gradually stir in 3/4 cup half-and-half and 3/4 cup chicken broth; continue cooking and stirring until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Cover all with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 400° for 20 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned.
  • Serve with buttered pasta of choice and your favorite wine!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 390G | Calories: 617kcal (31%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 34g (68%) | Fat: 40g (62%) | Saturated Fat: 23g (115%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 185mg (62%) | Sodium: 502mg (21%) | Potassium: 745mg (21%) | Fiber: 4.9g (20%) | Sugar: 3.7g (4%) | Vitamin A: 15550IU (311%) | Vitamin C: 7.4mg (9%) | Calcium: 260mg (26%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)
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  1. blankMary-the boondocks blog says

    June 16, 2016 at 6:14 PM

    Now this is something I can definitely sink my teeth into. I love both spinach and chicken. Thanks for the recipe Marilyn, I’m going to pin it twice.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 16, 2016 at 7:01 PM

      Thanks Zmary for the Pin. I am happy it spoke to you!

      Reply
  2. blankMiz Helen says

    June 15, 2016 at 4:39 PM

    Hi Marilyn,
    We would really enjoy your awesome Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Parmesan Cheese. We love a great dish like this. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:36 PM

      Thank you very much Miz Helen. I jus love a meal that gives a ow factor with n easy preparation.

      Reply
  3. blankKim says

    June 14, 2016 at 10:58 PM

    Hi Marilyn! This dish looks so delicious – I’m featuring it on You Link It, We Make it tomorrow morning! Thanks so much for sharing such a great recipe and have a happy Wednesday! – Kim @ knockitoffkim.com

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 15, 2016 at 7:45 PM

      Thank you so much Kim! It is greatly appreciated.

      Reply
  4. blankNikki Frank-Hamilton says

    June 14, 2016 at 3:27 PM

    This looks absolutely delish! And I can sub gluten free flour into it and it will be good for me to have. In fact, I’ve pulled some chicken out of the freezer for dinner, I wonder if I have enough spinach! What an easy way to have a wonderful meal!

    BTW, love the new theme, the site looks great!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 15, 2016 at 7:44 PM

      Thanks Nikki I hope you get to make it. Thank you for noticing the theme. I finally got the original file back after my computer blew it out. I decided to install and customize myslf. Also rebranded everything and did some css on darken colors and making the font larger. I only messed up twice and crashed my site twice! Thank goodness for Siteground. I was fixed and back up in less than 5 minutes!

      Reply
  5. blankLisa/SyncopatedMama says

    June 13, 2016 at 10:26 AM

    This looks delicious! We love spinach and cheese is always yummy! Thanks for joining us at #FridayFrivolity this week!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 13, 2016 at 5:58 PM

      You are very welcome. I m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  6. blankHelen Fern says

    June 11, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    oh my this looks amazing!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 11, 2016 at 9:15 PM

      You are so welcome Helen!

      Reply
  7. blankFrugal Hausfrau says

    June 11, 2016 at 1:18 AM

    What a gorgeous recipe, Marilyn! Plus it’s one of my faves, so I know this is outstanding!! Thanks for sharing this with us at Throwback Thursday this week!

    Mollie

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 11, 2016 at 9:15 PM

      I am glad to hear it. I often just do plain meat with sides but I love to sauce it up at times too!

      Reply
  8. blankBeverly says

    June 10, 2016 at 8:42 PM

    Hi Marilyn, I wanted to pop by to let you know that your Chicken Florentine was the Most Clicked at last week’s Snickerdoodle Sunday Party. I’ll be featuring it at tomorrow’s party. Thanks for joining us each week!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 11, 2016 at 9:14 PM

      Wow! I almost didnt post that! You never know what will peak interest. Thank you.

      Reply
  9. blankSandra Garth says

    June 10, 2016 at 8:40 AM

    Yes please! I wonder if hubby could tackle this one for me.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 11, 2016 at 9:13 PM

      I am sure he would love to pamper you while you are healing!

      Reply
  10. blankMichelle says

    June 10, 2016 at 7:01 AM

    Looks and sounds divine. I happen to have all ingredients too. Guess I know what is for dinner this weekend. Thanks for linking up this week. Looking forward to your summer posts for next week!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 11, 2016 at 9:12 PM

      I hope you enjoy Michelle!

      Reply
  11. blankChristine says

    June 9, 2016 at 9:58 AM

    Serves six? I could definitely eat this deliciousness in its entirety! Thank you for sharing this wonderful dinner idea!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 11, 2016 at 9:11 PM

      I love recipes that don’t skip on portion size, don’t you?

      Reply
  12. blankLaurie says

    June 8, 2016 at 11:34 PM

    Marilyn, This dish looks pretty darn incredible! Pinning to save and share. Thanks for linking up your posts with us this week for Brag About It!
    ~Laurie

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 11, 2016 at 9:11 PM

      Thank you so much Laurie. I am glad you like it!

      Reply
  13. blankJess says

    June 8, 2016 at 1:51 PM

    I pinned this! It looks so delicious!

    I would love for you to add this to my Recipes and Crafts Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 8, 2016 at 5:43 PM

      Thank you for the pin Jess!

      Reply
  14. blankRegina L. L. Wells says

    June 7, 2016 at 10:27 PM

    It’s a good thing that dinner is almost ready because you have me ready to chew my own arm with this scrumptious recipe, Marilyn! This looks SOOOOOO good. This is so rich and….okay, I have to stop or I am going to start in on my arm. Thank you for sharing with #ShareTheJoyLinky!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 8, 2016 at 5:42 PM

      Thank you Regina. Much appreciated!

      Reply
  15. blankKelsie says

    June 7, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    This recipe looks amazing! Nothing like some home cooked comfort food! My mouth is watering over here!

    -Kelsie
    http://www.designlifediaires.com

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 8, 2016 at 5:41 PM

      Thank you Kelsie!

      Reply
  16. blankKim~madeinaday says

    June 7, 2016 at 9:58 AM

    Sounds wonderful. I love spinach on everything!Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned! Have a great week!
    Kim

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 8, 2016 at 5:40 PM

      Thank you for visiting Kim!

      Reply
  17. blankMother of 3 says

    June 6, 2016 at 6:45 PM

    Sounds so yummy and easy! Pinned.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 8, 2016 at 5:40 PM

      Thank you for the visit and the pin!

      Reply
  18. blankCook This Again, Mom! says

    June 6, 2016 at 3:09 PM

    My family loves chicken and I can’t wait to give this recipe a try! Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 6, 2016 at 4:04 PM

      This is so moist and tasty. I hope you like it as much as we do!

      Reply
  19. blankBeverly says

    June 6, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday, Marilyn. Pinning and Tweeting.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 6, 2016 at 2:12 PM

      You are welcome Beverly. I appreciate you hosting each week!

      Reply
  20. blankMorgan says

    June 5, 2016 at 3:15 PM

    ooh yum! This looks super delicious!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 6, 2016 at 2:10 PM

      Thank you so much Morgan!

      Reply
  21. blankAngela says

    June 5, 2016 at 10:43 AM

    This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at the Sunday Fitness & Food Link-Up 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 6, 2016 at 2:09 PM

      Thank you Angela. You are welcome.

      Reply
  22. blankJulie Briggs says

    June 5, 2016 at 6:06 AM

    This looks so good! Pinning to try.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 6, 2016 at 2:09 PM

      Thank you Julie!

      Reply
  23. blankCharlene Asay says

    June 5, 2016 at 12:09 AM

    This looks and sounds amazing! I think my kids would even eat this with all the cheese and cream 🙂 Hope to see you at Family Joy Blog Link Up this week.

    Reply
    • blankCharlene Asay says

      June 5, 2016 at 9:31 PM

      I am so glad you joined us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party this week. Have a great week!

      Reply
      • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

        June 6, 2016 at 4:02 PM

        Thnk you for providing a place to share my recipes to a bigger audience.

        Reply

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