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    Ask Chef Dennis » Recipes » Main Meals » Poultry Recipes » Easy Chicken Milanese alla Florentine

    Easy Chicken Milanese alla Florentine

    Published: Jun 8, 2022 · Modified: Jun 22, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley · 13 Comments·This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    My Chicken Milanese alla Florentine takes chicken cutlets to the next level. Imagine a crispy chicken cutlet topped with steamed spinach and sauteed mushrooms, topped with Swiss cheese and served with a creamy white sauce…..sigh.

    It’s the stuff foodie dreams are made of.

    chicken florentine on a white plate

    You might find this dish referred to as Chicken Florentine, and that comes from the addition of spinach. Where a Chicken Milanese recipe refers to a boneless chicken breast that has been breaded with Italian seasoned bread crumbs that include parmesan cheese or Romano cheese.

    What ingredients do I need to make Chicken Milanese alla Florentine?

    ingredients to make chicken milanese alla florentine

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Chicken Milanese alla Florentine. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    How do I make chicken cutlets?

    The first step is making the chicken cutlets. These are the same cutlets used in my Chicken Parm Recipe. When I make the cutlets for my chicken parm, I always do a large batch. That way I have extra chicken cutlets prepared and ready in the freezer for quick and easy weeknight dinners.

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    • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board lined with plastic wrap. Cover the chicken with another sheet of plastic wrap and using a meat mallet lightly pound the chicken breasts.
    • Set up a breading station with flour seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, egg wash, and Italian bread crumbs or Panko breadcrumbs seasoned with Italian spices and parmesan cheese.
    • Coat the chicken breasts with seasoned flour. Then place in the egg mixture and finally in the bread crumbs. Make sure you get a good coating of each ingredient on the chicken breasts, completely coating them.
    • Place a large skillet on medium-high heat and add about half an inch of olive oil. Carefully place the breaded cutlets into the oil using tongs. Add as many as you can into your pan without crowding them. Let them saute until they get a nice golden brown color. Using tongs turn them over and saute the other side until golden brown.
    • Drain the chicken cutlets on baking racks over sheet pans, or on paper towels.

    *You can use premade chicken cutlets, or unbreaded chicken breast cutlets to make this dish.

    How do I make Chicken Milanese alla Florentine?

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    • Steam the spinach with half a cup of water in a covered saute pan over medium heat. Drain the spinach (don’t squeeze out the liquid, just let it naturally drain)
    • Saute the mushrooms in olive oil until fully cooked (drain any extra oil from the pan). It’s okay to have some liquid remain in the mushrooms.
    • Add the spinach to the top of the chicken cutlet.
    • Top the spinach with the sauteed mushrooms.
    • Cover the Chicken Milanese with two slices of Swiss cheese. (Feel free to substitute the Swiss with gruyere, fontina, or provolone).
    • Place the chicken Milanese in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25 minutes.

    If the cheese looks dry, brush it with a little water to perk it up. Or if you’re feeling extremely decadent a little melted butter.

    How do I make a Supreme sauce (white sauce)?

    four images showing how to make a supreme sauce.
    • Melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Add flour and whisk mixture together. This is the roux.
    • Cook the roux for 1 minute, then reduce the heat to simmer and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes.
    • Add one cup of chicken stock to the roux and mix with a wire whip until you get a smooth consistency. If the sauce is still too thick add the additional chicken stock.
    • Add the cream and the seasonings to the sauce. Cook for 2- 3 minutes, whisking constantly.
    Finished supreme sauce

    This is the basic version of a Supreme Sauce. You can add dijon mustard to the sauce to add extra flavor. You can also turn this sauce into a cheese sauce by adding shredded cheese to the sauce.

    Cheddar, swiss, gruyere, fontina and even American cheese can be added. A little grated parmesan or Romano cheese will also add flavor to the sauce.

    chicken florentine with supreme sauce on a white plate

    Serve the Chicken Milanese alla Florentine with the supreme sauce and be prepared for quiet at the dinner table. Everyone will be chowing down, devouring this delicious easy-to-make chicken dish.

    What should I serve with Chicken Milanese?

    Rice or risotto would be a great side dish. Roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes would also make excellent sides. And just about any vegetable will go with this dish. I like to add a little color to the plate so I like green beans, zucchini, or broccoli with the chicken.

    Recipe FAQ’s

    What is chicken Milanese?

    Preparing something Milanese style means dredging chicken cutlets pounded thin in seasoned flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs seasoned with parmesan or Romano cheese. The breaded cutlet is then pan-fried until fully cooked.
    This method was first used with veal but has since been adapted to include chicken and pork. In German, this would be called Schnitzel.

    What does alla Florentine mean?

    In the culinary world, the word Florentine refers to a recipe that is prepared in the style of the Italian region of Florence. These days it usually means that spinach has a starring role in the dish.

    Can I make chicken cutlets in an air fryer?

    You certainly can. Preheat the air fryer for 3-4 minutes before adding the breaded chicken.
    Don’t overload the air fryer basket, chicken cutlets need to have some breathing space in order for them to cook properly. 
    Make sure to flip the chicken cutlets have way through cooking to get both sides crispy.
    *Spray the chicken cutlets with cooking spray when you put them in the air fryer and again when you flip them.
    The chicken should cook in 6-8 minutes, don’t overcook the chicken cutlets!

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    5 from 27 votes

    Easy Chicken Milanese alla Florentine

    Chickien MIlanese alla Florentine is a delcious restaurant style dish that is made with a crispy chicken cutlet topped with steamed spinach and sauteed mushrooms, topped with Swiss cheese and served with a creamy white sauce. It's easy to make and oh so delicious
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    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Italian, Italian – American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 1166kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    Chicken Cutlet

    • 10 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast pounded thin, 5- 6 ounces each breast.
    • ½ cup flour seasoned with sea salt and black pepper
    • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs seasoned with Romano cheese
    • 1 cup eggwash one egg whisked with cold water or milk
    • ⅓ cup cooking oil

    Chicken Milanese

    • 5 oz baby spinach
    • 6 oz mushrooms sliced
    • 2 ounces Swiss cheese 4 slices

    Supreme Sauce

    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 2 tbsp flour
    • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • black pepper and sea salt to taste
    • 1 tbsp Italian parsley – chopped for garnish
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    Instructions

    Chicken Cutlet

    • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board lined with plastic wrap. Cover the chicken with another sheet of plastic wrap and using a meat hammer lightly pound the chicken breasts.
    • Set up a breading station with flour seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, egg wash and Italian seasoned bread crumbs with parmesan cheese or romano cheese added for extra flavor.
    • Coat the chicken breasts with seasoned flour. Then place them in the egg wash and finally in the bread crumbs. Make sure you get a good coating of each ingredient on the chicken breasts, completely coating them.
    • Heat a large saute pan on high heat and add about half an inch of vegetable oil. Carefully place the breaded chicken cutlets into the oil using tongs. Add as many as you can into your pan without crowding them. Let the cutlets saute until they get a nice golden brown color.
    • Using tongs turn them over and saute the other side until golden brown.
    • Drain the fried chicken cutlets on baking racks over sheet pans (or baking sheets).

    Chicken Milanese

    • Steam the spinach with half a cup of water in a covered saute pan over medium heat. Drain the spinach (don’t squeeze out the liquid, just let it naturally drain)
    • Saute the mushrooms in olive oil until fully cooked (drain any extra oil from the pan). It’s okay to have some liquid remain in the mushrooms.
    • Add the spinach to the top of the chicken cutlet, then top the spinach with the sauteed mushrooms.
    • Cover the Chicken Milanese with two slices of Swiss cheese. (Feel free to substitute the Swiss with gruyere, fontina, or provolone).
    • Place the chicken Milanese in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25 minutes.
      *If the cheese looks dry, brush it with a little water to perk it up. Or if you’re feeling extremely decadent a little melted butter.

    Supreme Sauce

    • Melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan.
    • Add flour and whisk the mixture together. This is the roux.
    • Cook the roux for 1 minute, then reduce the heat to simmer and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes.king constantly.
    • Add one cup of chicken stock to the roux and mix with a wire whip until you get a smooth consistency. If the sauce is still too thick add additional chicken stock.
    • Add the cream and the seasonings to the sauce. Cook for 2- 3 minutes, whisking till smooth.
    • Serve the Chicken Milanese alla Florentine with the supreme sauce and your favorite sides.

    Notes

    This is the basic version of a Supreme Sauce. You can add dijon mustard to the sauce to add extra flavor. You can also turn this sauce into a cheese sauce by adding shredded cheese to the sauce.
    Cheddar, swiss, gruyere, fontina and even American cheese can be added. A little grated parmesan or Romano cheese will also add flavor to the sauce.
    *You can use premade chicken cutlets, or unbreaded chicken breast cutlets to make this dish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1166kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 37g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 635mg | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 1486mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8369IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 436mg | Iron: 7mg
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    Comments

    1. Hayley Dhanecha

      June 27, 2022 at 4:04 am

      5 stars
      I have shared this recipe with my friend who wanted to make something extra special for her in-laws. They loved it and have sent kind regards to you 🙂

      Reply
    2. Tammy

      June 26, 2022 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      It’s the sauce for me! Looks and sounds like absolute heaven! I haven’t had Florentine sauce in ages and now I’m craving this for dinner this weekend.

      Reply
    3. Loreto Nardelli

      June 26, 2022 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      This is such a luxurious dish. I am totally with you on the flour dredge, egg wash the breadcrumbs.. this gives the chicken a beautiful crispy crunch on the surface
      And keeps that breast juicy and moist.You have taken this to the next level with that creamy spinach, mushroom sauce on top. A great way to get the best of both worlds in texture in one bite! Great recipe!

      Reply
    4. Tracy

      June 24, 2022 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      Next level indeed! So absolutely delicious. Everyone loved it so much. Will be making often!

      Reply
    5. Veronika

      June 23, 2022 at 10:40 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken florentine has so many layers of different flavors, it was amazing! The mushroom, the cheese, the sauce – everyone loved it! We’ll definitely make it again!

      Reply
    6. Amanda

      June 23, 2022 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken is five-star worthy! The sauce adds such a decadent touch, and as a big cheese lover, I couldn’t get enough of that Swiss cheese topping.

      Reply
    7. Jacqueline Debono

      June 23, 2022 at 5:07 am

      5 stars
      I love chicken Parm and this was even better. Great idea to combine alla Milanese with alla Florentina! Two delicious recipes in one!

      Reply
    8. Sean

      June 22, 2022 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      This made such a good dinner and I had a little for leftovers for lunch the next day.

      Reply
    9. Lauren Michael Harris

      June 21, 2022 at 9:23 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious and filling recipe. Chicken florentine is one of my favorites but I hadn’t had it quite like this before – SO good!

      Reply
    10. Kathryn

      June 21, 2022 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      This Chicken Milanese was so delicious and made the best dinner. We ate every piece of it because it was so good. The spinach and cheese was a delicious addition!

      Reply
    11. Connie

      June 13, 2022 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight for dinner and will definitely make again. It would be a great company dish, but I don’t want to spend all my time in the kitchen when the guests arrive. Can I fry the chicken, sauté the mushrooms, steam the spinach and then let it rest for an hour before putting it together and baking?

      Reply
    12. Denise

      June 11, 2022 at 7:27 am

      5 stars
      Another great recipe! We added a tad more garlic and a splash of white wine to the sauce.

      Reply
    13. Lisa

      June 09, 2022 at 10:33 am

      5 stars
      This was such a delicious dish, the spinach and mushrooms went so well with the chicken and the sauce was soooooo good!

      Reply

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