Easy Chicken Florentine Bake With Spinach Souffle

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Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
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Updated 08/05/19
Chicken Bake with Spinach Souffle and Bread Crumb Topping
Easy Chicken and Spinach Souffle Bake. Photo: Diana Rattray
  • Total: 50 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
471 Calories
25g Fat
22g Carbs
38g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: Serves 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 471
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g 33%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 655mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Protein 38g
Calcium 274mg 21%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This easy recipe uses a frozen spinach souffle with shredded Parmesan cheese to make a tasty topping for chicken breasts. Serve this chicken Florentine with potatoes or rice for a quick and delicious family meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 to 6 boneless chicken breast halves, about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen spinach soufflĂ©, thawed
  • 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese, or 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps to Make It

  1. Lightly grease an 11x7-inch baking dish. Heat oven to 350 F.

  2. Put chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound gently until an even thickness. Pre-sliced thinly sliced boneless chicken breasts can be used in place of the chicken breast halves.

  3. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

  4. Sprinkle chicken breasts with seasoned salt or salt and pepper; dip into the flour to coat thoroughly.

  5. Cook the chicken in the hot skillet for 3 minutes on each side, or until browned. Arrange browned chicken in the baking dish. Spoon the thawed spinach evenly over the chicken.

  6. Toss bread crumbs with melted butter, add the salt and Parmesan cheese; toss to blend. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the spinach. Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes.

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