Chicken Florentine Alla Fattoria - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    BREADED CHICKEN
    4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
    3/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
    3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
    1 teaspoon dried basil
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    2 tablespoons light olive oil
    FLORENTINE SAUCE
    1 tablespoon light olive oil
    1 medium shallot, minced
    1 medium garlic clove, minced
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
    2 -4 tablespoons dry white wine
    1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
    1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    10 ounces frozen chopped Baby Spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
    1/2 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Light Dressing
    2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
    fresh ground black pepper
    CHEESE TOPPING
    4 -6 slices provolone cheese, divided and melted
    OLIVE GARNISH
    4 -6 pitted black olives or 1 -2 pitted kalamata olive, minced
Preparation
    Defrost spinach in microwave, then drain in a colander in sink, squeezing out excess water. Grate a fresh lemon and reserve 1 teaspoon zest. Mince one shallot and one garlic clove. Pour 1/2 cup Hidden Valley Original Ranch Light into a wide shallow dish. Set aside.
    Rinse chicken breasts. Place two chicken breasts at a time between 2 pieces plastic wrap. Pound chicken to 1/4\" thickness using a flat mallet or rolling pin. Repeat with remaining chicken. Blot chicken lightly. Place prepared chicken breasts in ranch dressing, turning until thoroughly coated.
    Into a large resealable plastic bag or container, add 3/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper. Seal bag and shake well. Add two chicken breasts at a time to bag then seal. Shake until chicken is evenly coated. Bread the remaining chicken.
    In a large, wide skillet (with an accompanying lid) over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons light olive oil. Add chicken and cook, 4-5 minutes per side, or until chicken reaches 165\u00b0F . Cover. Keep warmed on lowest heat.
    In medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon light olive oil. Saute shallots until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and stir well. Whisk in the chicken broth, 2-4 tablespoons white wine, lemon zest, and 1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Bring mixture to a full boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in spinach and heat through. Whisk in 1/2 cup Hidden Valley Original Ranch Light and 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese. Season lightly with freshly ground black pepper.
    Ladle sauce over chicken in skillet. Place a slice of provolone cheese over each breast. Garnish with minced olives. Cover skillet. Warm over low heat until cheese melts. Serve and enjoy!

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