Chicken with Florentine Sauce

Name: Chicken with Florentine Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine Parmesan cheese, basil and oregano. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn 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 green onion 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

1 serving: 223 calories, 15g fat (10g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

Here's 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

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