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

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

Instructions

1 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.

2 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.

3 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.

4 Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spinach and pimientos; heat through.

5 Remove from the heat. Stir in sour cream until blended. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.