Chicken Florentine Risotto With Garlic Parmesan Cream Recipes

PARMESAN CHICKEN RISOTTO RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat; set aside.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
• In a shallow dish, combine the parmesan, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and paprika, using your fingers, mix together. Place the chicken in, one at a time, pressing to form a breading or coating on the chicken. Place into the hot pan and sear each side until golden brown.
• Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove from the oven and allow to rest.
• Meanwhile, set a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add butter. When the butter melts, add the onion and saute until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Pour in the white wine and reduce until the onion is moist, but not swimming. Add the rice, then the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce, cover and allow to cook for 20-25 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed. You may need to add up to 1/4 cup of extra broth if your rice is still firm. Once the rice is fully cooked, turn the heat off, cover and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.
• While the rice is cooking, set large skillet (I wiped out the one I used for the chicken) over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms. Cook until brown, then add the asparagus. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, then add the sun dried tomatoes along with the reserved oil, artichokes, garlic powder, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
• Combine the vegetables with the rice, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a large casserole dish and top with slices of cooked chicken. Garnish with grated parmesan if desired.

FLORENTINE RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring broth to a boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low to keep broth barely simmering.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir 1 minute.
• Carefully stir in 1 cup hot broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until almost all of liquid is absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and stirring after each addition until liquid is absorbed. Rice should be tender and creamy but still slightly firm in center.
• Add spinach and artichoke hearts; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted and artichokes are thoroughly heated. Stir in cheese. If desired, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese.

PARMESAN CHICKEN FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Pound chicken breasts, between sheets of waxed paper.
• Cook spinach according to package instructions and drain well. While still hot, add 1 tablespoons parmesan cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir until melted.
• Spoon 2-3 tablespoons spinach mixture on top of each chicken breast and roll up tightly. Brown chicken breasts in oil until golden brown on both sides.
• Place chicken in a baking pan and bake for 20 minutes. Add remaining parmesan cheese and continue baking approximately 10 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and melted.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the chicken breast halves on a baking sheet; bake 20 to 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stirring constantly, mix in the garlic, lemon juice, cream of mushroom soup, Italian seasoning, half-and-half, and Parmesan cheese.
• Arrange the spinach over the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish. Cover the spinach with the mushrooms. Pour half the mixture from the saucepan over the mushrooms. Arrange chicken breasts in the dish, and cover with the remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle with bacon bits, and top with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes in the 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Pound chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; brush each with honey. Combine spinach and cheese; place about 2 tablespoons in the center of each chicken breast. Fold long sides over filling; fold ends up and secure with a toothpick. Place, seam side down, in a shallow pan. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. , In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture and roll in bread crumbs. , Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 375°. Fry chicken, several rolls at a time, for 1-1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove toothpicks before serving.