Jul 17 2026
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Chicken Florentine Recipe

Inspired by Barnsider
Time1h
Serves2

A boneless breast of chicken stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, and aged cheddar cheese, wrapped in a flaky puff pastry and served with a sundried tomato and fresh basil cream.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Florentine Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped mushrooms, sautéing until mushrooms are tender. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in aged cheddar cheese.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the boneless chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Stuff the Chicken

    Divide the spinach and mushroom mixture evenly among the chicken breasts, placing it in the center. Roll each breast tightly and secure with toothpicks if necessary.

  4. 4

    Wrap in Puff Pastry

    On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets. Wrap each stuffed chicken breast in a sheet of puff pastry, sealing the edges with beaten egg to ensure they are well closed. Brush the tops with additional beaten egg.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Place wrapped chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.

  6. 6

    Make the Cream Sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream and chopped sundried tomatoes. Heat over low heat until warmed through. Stir in chopped fresh basil and season with salt to taste.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve drizzled with sundried tomato and basil cream.

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