Florentine Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipes

FLORENTINE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the spinach, Parmesan cheese and onion and mix thoroughly. Stuff the cavity of each chicken breast with 1/4 of the mixture. (NOTE: Bone-in split breasts usually have a little cavity; if one is not naturally present, use a sharp knife to make a slit in the side of the breast.)
• Lay stuffed breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and cover with the sauce.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake another 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

FONTINA AND BACON-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Make deep 1-inch-long cut with knife parallel to cutting board inside of each chicken breast half to form pocket. Combine cheese, bacon and basil in small bowl. Evenly stuff pockets with cheese mixture, then press edges together to seal. Brush chicken with olive oil, then dip in bread crumbs, turning to coat. Arrange chicken on baking sheets. Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
• Meanwhile, cook spinach, water and garlic in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until spinach is wilted. Stir in Sauce and heat through. To serve, arrange hot fettuccine on serving platter, then top with sauce mixture and chicken. Garnish, if desired, with additional chopped basil.

STUFFED CHICKEN FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Pour 1/4 cup Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Place chicken breasts, top sides down, on work surface. Combine Alfredo Pasta Sauce, spinach and bread crumbs; spread onto chicken. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up chicken; place, seam side down, in prepared baking dish.
• Pour remaining Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce over chicken; top with cheese. Cover.
• Bake 40 to 45 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

STUFFED CHICKEN FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place each breast on large sheet of plastic wrap, cover with second sheet.
• Pound with meat pounder until 1/4" thick.
• Add 3 Tbls.
• of Spinach Artichoke Dip to center of each breast.
• Fold breast and secure with toothpick.
• Beat eggs.
• Dip breast in egg mixture and then roll in breadcrumbs.
• Place in a baking dish.
• Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Serve.

CHICKEN BREASTS FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°. Spray rectangular pan, 11x7x1 1/2 inches, with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
• While noodles are cooking, melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat.
• Mix spinach, noodles, half of the sauce, 1/4 cup of the cheese and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Spoon mixture into pan. Place chicken on spinach mixture. Pour remaining sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and additional nutmeg.
• Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until light brown on top and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

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.

CHICKEN & STUFFING FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Mix stuffing mix, hot water and cheese just until stuffing mix is moistened.
• Place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix soup and spinach; spoon over chicken. Top with stuffing mixture.
• Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

CHICKEN WITH FLORENTINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the Parmesan cheese, basil and oregano. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake 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 onions 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.

FLORENTINE BASIL-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• First make the basil filling:
• Combine all the ingredients with just a few tablespoons of olive oil in the food processor
• Process until finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the bowl
• With the processor running, add the rest of the olive oil through the food tube until a paste forms
• Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them with a mallet or with a cutting board to an even thickness
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste
• Combine the margarine with the basil filling
• Spread 2 tablespoons of the stuff across each pounded chicken breast
• Roll up the breast and secure it with a toothpick
• Combine the cornflakes, ground cashews and paprika in a shallow bowl
• Beat the eggs in a separate bowl
• Dip the chicken bundles in the egg, then dredge in the crumb mixture
• Cover a baking dish in parchment paper and place the bundles in the dish
• Cover and place in the fridge for 6-8 hours
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
• Bring the chicken to room temperature
• Bake uncovered for 35 minutes
• Let stand for 10 minutes
• Remove the toothpicks
• Wash the spinach well and tear the leaves into smaller pieces
• Wilt the spinach in a hot pan, with just the water clinging to the leaves, about 3 minutes
• Season to taste with salt and pepper
• Place the spinach flat on a serving dish
• Place the chicken bundles on top, garnish with sprigs of basil