About
Leafy hearty spinach paired with a delicious cream sauce forms the savory heart of this dish! Chicken Florentine Casserole is a rich weeknight dinner that will make you feel wealthy; it packs in tender mushrooms, tender chicken, and crunchy bacon beneath a melty layer of cheese. Chicken Florentine Casserole is a full meal in one dish that you will crave again and again!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast, skinless, boneless and halved
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 (10.75) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 (13.5 ounce) cans spinach, drained
- 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2/3 cup bacon bits
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Arrange the chicken breast halves on a rimmed baking sheet.
Step 3 -Bake until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear, registering 165 degrees F when tested with a meat thermometer, about 20-30 minutes.
Step 4 -Remove the chicken from the oven and set it aside for later.
Step 5 -Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
Step 6 -In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 7 -Add the garlic, lemon juice, cream of mushroom soup, Italian seasoning, half-and-half, and parmesan cheese while whisking.
Step 8 -Cover the bottom of a 9x9-inch casserole dish with the spinach.
Step 9 -Top the spinach with the mushrooms.
Step 10 -Pour half of the cream mixture from the saucepan over the spinach and mushrooms.
Step 11 -Arrange the chicken on the top and cover it with the remaining sauce.
Step 12 -Sprinkle the bacon bits and the mozzarella over top.
Step 13 -Bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 14 -Serve warm!
