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Chicken Crêpes Florentine

Chicken Crêpes Florentine

This chicken crêpes Florentine features tender crêpes filled with seasoned chicken and spinach, topped with a rich creamy sauce for an elegant French-inspired meal. Perfect for special occasions or Sunday dinners, this dish combines restaurant-quality presentation with satisfying, nutritious ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 12 ounces 350g cremini mushrooms, quartered
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • cups chicken stock
  • 12 ounces 350g boneless and skinless cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 pound 500g spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
  • Pinch of grated nutmeg
  • 8 crêpes
  • 4 ounces 125g Gruyère cheese, grated

Method
 

  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). To prepare the filling, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a heavy pan over medium heat, then add the 12 ounces of quartered cremini mushrooms.
  2. Cook while stirring often for 2–3 minutes until the mushrooms begin to soften and release their moisture. Sprinkle ⅓ cup of all-purpose flour over the mushrooms and stir constantly for 1 minute to create a roux base.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and gradually blend in 1¼ cups of chicken stock, stirring smoothly to avoid lumps.
  4. Return the pan to the heat, bring the mixture to a boil while stirring, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Fold in the 12 ounces of bite-sized cooked chicken pieces and 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped tarragon, then season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  6. While the filling simmers, prepare the spinach component. Rinse the 1 pound of coarsely chopped spinach leaves and place them in a saucepan with only the water clinging to the leaves.
  7. Cook for 2 minutes or until the spinach is tender, then drain thoroughly, squeezing out any excess moisture with the back of a spoon. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and a pinch of grated nutmeg to the warm spinach, blending until the butter is fully incorporated and the nutmeg is evenly distributed.
  8. To assemble, lay out the 8 crêpes and divide the spinach mixture evenly among them, spooning it onto one half of each crêpe.
  9. Top the spinach with the chicken and mushroom filling, then fold each crêpe in half. Arrange the filled crêpes in a buttered baking dish, sprinkle the 4 ounces of grated Gruyère cheese over the top, and bake for approximately 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden and the crêpes are heated through.

Notes

Health Benefits of Chicken Crêpes Florentine

Chicken crêpes Florentine delivers impressive nutritional benefits in one delicious dish. The chicken provides lean, high-quality protein essential for muscle maintenance and immune function. Spinach contributes iron for healthy blood cells, plus vitamins A, C, and K that support eye health, immunity, and bone strength. The eggs in the crêpes add additional protein and B vitamins, while the dairy-based sauce supplies calcium for strong bones and teeth. This balanced meal combines protein, vegetables, and dairy, creating synergistic nutrition where vitamin C enhances iron absorption and healthy fats help your body utilize fat-soluble vitamins, making it both satisfying and nourishing.