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Florentine Stuffed Chicken

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 04/07/2016

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This Florentine stuffed chicken is filled with a deliciously cheesy spinach mixture, and toasted pine nuts, then wrapped in prosciutto and baked!


This is one stuffed chicken dish that is sure to impress!  Stuffed with great Floretine flavors like creamy ricotta, nutritious spinach, nutty Parmesan, and crunchy toasted pine nuts… then wrapped in salty prosciutto, the flavors here won’t disappoint you, that’s for sure.  Easy enough for a weeknight dinner, yet elegant enough for a dinner party!

Florentine Stuffed Chicken | This Florentine stuffed chicken is filled with a deliciously cheesy spinach mixture, and toasted pine nuts, then wrapped in prosciutto and baked! | http://thechunkychef.com

You guys, this is one of my favorite chicken recipes.  I mean, I like chicken… a LOT… but there’s something about the saltiness of the prosciutto with the creaminess of the stuffing mixture.

Florentine Stuffed Chicken | This Florentine stuffed chicken is filled with a deliciously cheesy spinach mixture, and toasted pine nuts, then wrapped in prosciutto and baked! | http://thechunkychef.com

I think this dish is great as is, but it’s extra awesome with some balsamic glaze drizzled over the top… or even some roasted garlic cream sauce!

Florentine Stuffed Chicken | This Florentine stuffed chicken is filled with a deliciously cheesy spinach mixture, and toasted pine nuts, then wrapped in prosciutto and baked! | http://thechunkychef.com

I love how versatile this stuffed chicken is… you can make it in a little over 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners.  But just look at how impressive it looks… you could easily serve this for a dinner party!

For some extra zip, try adding some minced sun-dried tomatoes to the stuffing mixture!

Florentine Stuffed Chicken | This Florentine stuffed chicken is filled with a deliciously cheesy spinach mixture, and toasted pine nuts, then wrapped in prosciutto and baked! | http://thechunkychef.com

I hope you’ll all give this one a try!

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the_chunky_chef on Facebook and Instagram!

Florentine Stuffed Chicken | This Florentine stuffed chicken is filled with a deliciously cheesy spinach mixture, and toasted pine nuts, then wrapped in prosciutto and baked! | http://thechunkychef.com

Florentine Stuffed Chicken

4.34 from 3 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
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This Florentine stuffed chicken is filled with a deliciously cheesy spinach mixture, and toasted pine nuts, then wrapped in prosciutto and baked!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 box frozen spinach defrosted and drained well
  • 3 Tbsp pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 6 slices prosciutto
  • Olive oil for brushing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place defrosted spinach in a colander, top with several layers of paper towels, and press down firmly to get all the excess liquid out of the spinach.
  • Add pine nuts to a small dry skillet and toast over LOW heat until fragrant and toasted.
  • To a mixing bowl, add ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, nutmeg, spinach and pine nuts. Stir to combine well.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut into the chicken breasts, slicing them across and opening them up like a book, but be careful not to cut them all the way through. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon some of the spinach mixture into the chicken, and fold the top of the chicken breast back over the top of the stuffing.
  • Wrap chicken with a slice of prosciutto.
  • Place chicken in a cast iron skillet or a baking sheet (that's been covered with foil), and brush with olive oil.
  • Roast chicken for about 18-20 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F and is cooked through.

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1. Recipe credited to Rachael Ray

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  1. Lamar says

    Posted on 5/14 at 3:22 am

    Very good!!!!!!!

    Reply
  2. Andrew S. says

    Posted on 4/14 at 7:26 am

    Also, a good alternative is to do mozzarella cheese or the Italian blend of cheeses, rather than ricotta. Both ways, are pretty good.

    Reply
  3. Heather Cottingham says

    Posted on 1/3 at 12:45 am

    I just made this for my husband and by the 2nd bite he was asking me to make it again! Thanks!!!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 1/3 at 10:57 am

      Hi Heather 🙂 I’m SO happy to hear that!!

      Reply
  4. Scott Groth says

    Posted on 12/10 at 4:20 pm

    Hi Amanda:
    I love your recipe for Florentine Stuffed Chicken! I’m putting together a recipe roundup and would like to feature your recipe link with the image. We will not repost the recipe and will also link the image to your site as well. Please let me know if this is ok- thanks! Scott

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 12/10 at 10:16 pm

      Hi Scott 🙂 You absolutely have my permission, and thank you for including my recipe!

      Reply
  5. Cookin Canuck says

    Posted on 4/11 at 12:25 pm

    Just look at all of the awesome flavors in that stuffed chicken breast! This could easily be used for entertaining or a weeknight meal – love it.

    Reply
  6. cathy says

    Posted on 4/11 at 12:34 am

    I’m afraid I would eat all of it.

    Reply
  7. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    Posted on 4/7 at 9:29 pm

    I can’t believe that you didn’t know how to cook when you’re posts now looks so incredibly amazing!

    Reply
  8. Cooking with Crystal says

    Posted on 4/7 at 9:09 pm

    This looks like the perfect dinner! Adding this to the menu!

    Reply
  9. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    Posted on 4/7 at 8:27 pm

    This looks amazing … I love the photos! And I loooove Rachel Ray, too! A lot of my recipes are inspired by hers!

    Reply
  10. Malia@Small Town Girl Blog says

    Posted on 4/7 at 12:38 pm

    Gorgeous presentation as always! This looks fab. Can’t wait to try! Pinned and sharing lady friend.

    Reply
  11. Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says

    Posted on 4/7 at 10:09 am

    I love making stuffed chicken! I bet my family would love that these are wrapped in prosciutto!

    Reply
  12. TidyMom says

    Posted on 4/7 at 8:26 am

    I’m always looking for new chicken recipes. My family thanks you for this one!!

    Reply
  13. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    Posted on 4/7 at 8:00 am

    Amanda, there is no way in your life that you could not cook! Your recipes are always so professional (I am jealous!) This chicken would be my husband’s dream!

    Reply

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