Chicken Frittata Florentine An Italian Fusion Food

FRITTATA FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients., In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper and bacon; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Reduce heat to medium-low; top with spinach., Pour in egg mixture. As eggs set, push cooked portions toward the center, letting uncooked eggs flow underneath; cook until eggs are nearly thickened. Remove from heat; sprinkle with basil, then cheese. , Broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE STYLE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour to coat lightly. Shake off any excess flour. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep it warm.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until the shallots are translucent, stirring to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet, about 1 minute. Add the wine. Increase the heat to medium-high and boil until the liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the cream and boil until the sauce reduces by half, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and any accumulated juices to the sauce, and turn the chicken to coat in the sauce.
• Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in another large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and saute until heated through. Season the spinach, to taste, with salt and pepper. Arrange the spinach over a platter. Place the chicken atop the spinach. Pour the sauce over and serve.

FLORENTINE FRITTATA FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients; set aside. Arrange tomatoes in an 8-in. ovenproof skillet; sprinkle with basil and rosemary. Heat the pan over medium heat. Pour egg mixture into the pan; top with spinach. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until eggs begin to set., Uncover skillet; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

FLORENTINE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In large bowl, with fork, mix spinach, eggs, egg whites, green onions, feta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well blended.
• In broiler-safe nonstick 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat . Pour egg mixture into skillet; arrange tomatoes on top, pushing some down. Cover skillet and cook frittata 5 to 6 minutes or until egg mixture is just set around edge.
• Place skillet in broiler 5 to 6 inches from source of heat and broil frittata 4 to 5 minutes or until just set in center. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella; broil about 1 minute longer or until cheese melts.
• To serve, loosen frittata from skillet. Leave frittata in skillet or slide onto warm platter; cut into wedges.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Put a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 or 3 minutes.
• Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet and swirl it around
• Put about .25 cup of flour on a plate. When the butter foam subsides, dredge the chicken in flour, shaking to remove the excess.
• Add the breasts to the skillet and cook so there is a constant sizzle but no burning.
• Cook, turning once, until the chicken is browned on both sides and nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
• Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Add 1 pound spinach to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until the liquid from the spinach evaporates completely.
• With the heat still on medium-high, add .5 cup of white wine to the skillet and let it bubble, stirring, until it is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
• Wait 30 seconds, then stir in .5 cup heavy or sour cream (yogurt is fine if you keep the heat low). Turn heat to low, stirring, until slightly thickened.
• Return the chicken to the skillet, turn in the sauce and serve.

FLORENTINE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Combine the first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion; saute 5 minutes.
• Add potatoes; cook 9 minutes or until lightly browned; stirring occasionally.
• Pour egg mixture over onion mixture.
• Arrange bell pepper slices on top of frittata.
• Cook 7 minutes or until set.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Wrap handle with foil.
• Preheat broiler.
• Broil 5 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.
• Cut into 4 wedges, Serve.