Chicken Florentine

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Pot Luck

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (153)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(153)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6-8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 24 hr 0 min
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 24 hr 40 min

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Ingredients

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
6 chicken breast halves (about 4 pounds), cooked, boned, and shredded
2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 cup grated sharp Cheddar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Remove the outer wrappers from the box of spinach. Open 1 end of each box. Microwave on full power for 2 minutes, until thawed. Drain the spinach and put into a large bowl. Add the shredded chicken.

In a medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper, to taste, and wine. Whisk together to make a sauce. Pour the sauce over the spinach and chicken. Mix well with a spatula.

Place the mixture into an 11 by 7-inch casserole dish or 2 (9-inch) square disposable aluminum foil pans that have been sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray. Pat down evenly and smooth with a spatula. Combine the Parmesan and bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top. Dot with the butter.

Wrap the uncooked casserole securely with plastic wrap, then with aluminum foil. Place each pan into a plastic freezer bag and seal. Place into freezer.

Allow casserole to thaw 24 hours in refrigerator. When ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap and foil. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes until bubbly.

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recipe Chicken Florentine
Yolanda Greensboro, NC 03-08-2010
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Slam Dunk!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This chicken dish was a HUGE hit with my family. I made a few modifications to suite my taste such as adding sauteed... onions/diced mushrooms and roasted garlic and served it over rice. I figured the dish would rich and creamy and it was and it went great over plain ole white rice. My family's not big fans of spinach, but it didn't phase them one bit. Happy and Sad to say...no left overs for my husband and I lunch on Monday, but that's okay. BRAVO....Paula...another great recipe! This one definitely goes into my "Chicken" recipe folder.Read more
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Alison Blacksburg, VA 01-20-2010
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Yummy but...not 30 minutes!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I found this recipe to be delicious! I halved the recipe and served it over bow tie pasta with a green salad. I added... crushed Ritz crackers mixed with 1/4c of grated parmasan cheese on top of the casserole then dotted it with the butter. It took much longer than 30 minutes to prepare. However, I poached chicken tenderloins simply in chicken stock and black pepper and then shredded them by hand. I also grated the cheese rather than using pre-shredded. Make sure to throughly dry the spinach. Fantastic Paula! Read more
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Heather Northlake, IL 12-22-2009
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Not good
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I tried to go "lighter" and used light mayo and sour cream. Maybe that's where it went wrong? I thought this was terrible. It... was like eating warm glue. I don't even know what I'd change to make it better. I'll probably just be done with it. Ugh. Read more
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Cynthia Los Angeles, CA 12-10-2009
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Easy way to get my hubbie to eat SPINACH
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Was I suppose to freeze the dish before cooking it??? Well I made it and cooked it without freezing it and add alittle more... of everything. WOW it was very good!! If someone could answer me regarding the freezing part that would be great: cynthiajol@yahoo.comRead more
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Jon Salt Lake City, UT 12-07-2009
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Without a Doubt, Fantastic!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe and thank heaven for it. It is one of those things that my wife could make and then visit her sister with... our kids for a couple of days leaving me alone and well fed. This is one of the best reheated recipes I can imagine. We use extra lemon juice instead of white wine and panko bread crumbs go extremely well. Paula has made me so happy with this! I even make it now for the family. Definitely good to have your spinach!Read more
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Keri Midland, TX 11-29-2009
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Love this recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This has become a favorite in my household! It goes great with her vidalia onion cornbread recipe as well. Very tasty and... the leftovers are even better!Read more