Chicken Florentine | Garlic Spinach Chicken | Food Wishes

[@NeganSmith-bb1fr]

At this point Chef John's videos are the real comfort food for me (but this creamy chicken also looks nice)

[@debrasusan73]

Agree.

[@w.rowechmura8414]

American treasure. 🇺🇸❤

[@ibmoondance23]

Yess!! His voice! I can listen to it all day! Very comforting and makes me feel happy and loved!! ❤

[@essiebessie661]

Some people use the audio to soothe babies to sleep.♥️

[@plumbbobslim9313]

I'm currently making some Chef John peposo, the house smells amazing.

[@sierraboyd4246]

Chef John you’ve been making videos on KZbin for 17 years!!! I was in middle school when I found you 🥰

[@Daphne-tm5lg]

@@sierraboyd4246 Really? I just found him a few years ago. Started watching KZbin during Covid

[@4leafclover-u4p]

HAHA ME TOO!!!

[@CourtneyLeJeal]

Almost in tears because I stopped watching KZbin years ago, but a lot of my cooking knowledge and approach to cooking came from watching Chef John. Your videos were so informative and so comforting as I was learning to cook 10+ years ago. I finally have the means, space, and kitchen to really cook the way I want to, and I went back and found you’re still making videos. My heart sings. I can finally revisit these nostalgic videos with true purpose. Thank you Chef John and the people behind Food Wishes. ❤

[@debbielente4766]

@@CourtneyLeJeal I learned also from Julia Child

[@billg4517]

Good on you, enjoy!!!😀

[@MichaelTroester]

👍🏽🎉 Your journey has taken you from adulting, to adulting with style! 🥘👩🏽‍🍳🔪🥩 🎉🎉🎉

[@KurtisRader]

I hated spinach until I was in my early 20's and ate a fresh spinach salad with a raspberry vinaigrette, walnuts, and sweetened cranberries. That's because my mother would take canned spinach (which is already cooked), pour it into a small pot and cook it until nearly grey in color. I love my mom but she wasn't a very good cook. It took a few more years of being introduced to recipes like this one before I started enjoying cooked spinach.

[@JaneMurray-di3gq]

Did we have the same mom? lol I also couldn’t eat spinach until I had it in the same salad as you described. Now I love the stuff both raw and cooked!

[@medomai]

your voice, general demeanor, and ways of describing what you're doing are very thorough, and it feels like there is a friend in the room. i love you as much as a stranger can. i will try and make this soon.

[@hamiltonsteeleisgaz]

After all you're the Steve McQueen of your chicken florentine Sidenote- I just realised how therapeutic chef Johns voice would be for a hangover. Next time I get drunk I'm binge watching chef John the next day😂. Oh I don't have a hangover but if I did I would

[@gordythecat]

Lovely. Easy for me to use coconut cream to replace the dairy for my son who is allergic to all dairy.

[@BillyReplies]

I'm sitting at my desk at work eating a homemade turkey sandwich and pretending it's Chicken Florentine. Life is good.

[@kathleenhensley5951]

It looks almost festive. My mother came from Southern Italy... a small town. She taught me how to prepare dandelion greens in the spring time. They are supposed to cleanse the body. The way she did it is almost exactly the same way you prepared the spinach leaves, in fact, when I can't get dandelion greens, I prepare spinach that way.

[@disf5178]

It'll help with high blood pressure.. thats for sure!

[@renaeboonstra54]

Chef John ❤you are so fun to listen to~ such joy :) thank u 🙏

[@wolfer1000]

We make chicken every friday. Usually I make a whole oven roasted chicken, but I think I'm going to have to try this Chicken Florentine!

[@michelesews]

Today is a wonderful day. I have on hand all the ingredients for this dish. Thanks Chef John!

[@hintex487]

Agree with you

[@valvenator]

0:25 why didn't I think of this before? Chop it up after it's wilted. What an excellent time saving idea! Thanks Chef John, you just made life so much easier for me!

[@xmadeinchinax]

Chef john! This sounds weird but could you make liver and onions? I'm not really interested in making it, but it was something old people seemed to like so much but its existence confused me and I want to see how its made 🤣 cheers!

[@independenceltd.]

my mom's favorite all-time dish is liver and onions. she'll be 82 in a month.

[@RmFrZQ]

It is very good with plain rice or buckwheat on the side. Good for your health, because it is rich with B and E vitamins, light and nutritious. Very fast and easy recipe to cook too.

[@omtakes]

That's side dish goodness, but very strong for first-timers smelling it being cooked. The liver will taste very mineraly (high in iron) while the onion (sauted) will add sweet. Olive oil is healthy, and a pinch of salt to your taste. A pinch of cayenne too, for some tingles, and finish off with a squeeze of lemon to knock back the mineraly/iron taste Mum and dad used to well done the liver, which doesn't take long. Although I liked the taste, I kind of just remember it too ...rubbery. So now, I use chicken liver, as fresh as I can find them, because it's a light quick fry to cook through (practise in small spoonful batches). Saute the onions first, then add it to the just-cooked-through liver

[@Daphne-tm5lg]

@@omtakessounds great😂

[@omtakes]

@@Daphne-tm5lg got to get my iron somehow …what am i going to do, eat more salad! …and i’m sick of kale! 🤣

[@parttimehuman]

I'll bet a little grated Parmigiano-Reggiano would go great during the cream step. Not too much like an alfredo. But just a bit. I'm gonna try this tonight

[@nlbhaduri]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@RyllenKriel]

Thanks Chef John, you decided what I am making for dinner tonight.

[@catcarleen5424]

My Husband loves this dish so much, he says that I can have the night off lol. All jokes aside this dish was excellent and so easy. It will taste like you took hours but no one has to know lol Chef kiss Chef John once again!

[@marjorysaklou1666]

Thank You, so simple but elegant.

[@mphcabeza3242]

Of all the delicious and relatively simple recipes I have prepared from Chef John’s channel, this was the most delicious and satisfying! It’s now in the rotation of comfort food in our home kitchen. So beautiful and festive on top of it’s savory deliciousness! Thank you my friend!

[@amandaw5993]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who uses 14 pans when making a meal. I don't make videos or anything, I just use all the dishes

[@loriwilson4933]

I use that many just making hot dogs😂 😜

[@EliJahTebbens]

Thank you Chef John. I appreciate you.

[@hintex487]

❤❤

[@bosvigos9165]

That looks wonderful! I am drooling.😊

[@nlbhaduri]

Chef John, you’re one of a handful of KZbin sites I will automatically take off mute….I thoroughly enjoy your humour, cooking methods, tips and tricks and your style in general! I always learn something from you. My first time cooking was your Sfincione recipe and I haven’t looked back. You gave me the confidence to cook. Thank you sir.

[@Danbecker000]

I had completely forgotten about this dish from my childhood and now I'm making it for dinner. Thanks for all the food ideas!

[@relentless3735]

Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking' 'bout Chef 💯 Looks absolutely delicious and dreamy creamy 😋

[@urskrik6353]

If you can forage stinging nettle I highly advice you to replace spinach with that, since it is superior in taste ( only pick the most tender leaves )

[@mgb961]

I can see salmon on that sauce! merci chef John....a winner

[@BobbyHikes928]

This looks so amazing! I can't wait to make it this weekend. Great job as always!

[@debbielente4766]

My favorite anything spinach.

[@michaelXXLF]

I made this for dinner tonight, excellent! Thank you very much, Chef John!

[@danielpreilly77]

Nice one! Old school Chef John

[@hycan4782]

Powdered milk also makes a great crust on meats. Good maillard reaction enhancer that doesn't change the flavor profile to the nutty side, a cleaner fresh veg/savory meat profile. Works with pretty much any meat, poultry, or even tofu. Also good for those who can't do gluten or want keto levels of reduced starch in a dish.

[@JaneMurray-di3gq]

Thanks for this idea. Gonna try your version👍

[@desertdragonworksaz]

It looks so CHRISTMASY!!!

[@sylviasee7147]

Also just I very nice version of creamed spinach!

[@minifuzz5]

Ooh Chef John,that was an inspired chopping masterclass-I shall utilise your wisdom from here on in!

[@kitchenmaster43]

This looks absolutely delicious and I’ll be making it tonight

[@Flavum]

Another winner, John. When you flip the chicken back over is when a chunk of butter is due. Cook in olive oil, flavor with butter.

[@pilates68]

Ben Vereen!!! Now that is a truly obscure reference!!! I assume it’s his character’s name from Roots. Too funny!!! Pretty sure the character never tried Chicken Florentine.

[@ChydeeCrystalKitchen]

This looks incredible Chef! I really enjoyed watching and would love to try it. Thank you for sharing!

[@riverbilly64]

Holy Madre de Dios. This looks muy fab. Dinner tomorrow. Got Stewed Tomatoes and Okra with Shrimp to finish tonight.

[@WhiteRaven696]

Ooh, I think I'll try making this on Friday with some gnocchi in red sauce as a side dish.

[@SnoDraken]

Old's Cool! I worked at a herd of restaurant in the Chicago area, and this seemed to always be on the menu back in the late 70's early 80's, and each one did something different but the basics were the same; Chicken and Spinach. Mmmmm. I need to make this now!

[@50hellkat2]

A potato ricer does a nice job of getting the water squeezed out of spinach the best.

[@KnightOnBaldMountain]

My favorite chef. I’ve prepared several of his dishes. This chicken Florentine is next. For those who love some cayenne check out his firecracker shrimp Po Boys. Outstanding.

[@bkm2797]

Looks great John, never tried it this way, definitely up for giving it a try! Thank you👍💕

[@tedgovostis7351]

Should you add a little nutmeg when adding the spices to the sauce since it is traditionally a bechamel?

[@KingRubex]

Going to try this tonight. Thank you so much you total legend

[@sasharaj]

Your family is adorable. It's a pleasure to learn from you and to enjoy your family dynamics. Well done, Dad and mom -- and son:🙂

[@richardrybicki749]

Lovely, Making this simple meal for Saturday.

[@solangenifasha2143]

Made it for my family and loved it

[@pachochinperro759]

Wow que cosa más rica simplemente delicioso gracias por la receta exquisita y que Dios te bendiga saludos de PERÚ 🇵🇪

[@25cloud]

Boy that looks great!

[@LatonyaWright]

This looks fantastic and easy and I think we’re trying it tomorrow ❤

[@LatonyaWright]

UPDATE: we did make it last night. The proportions were enough to have 5 pieces of chicken (just do them in turns). This was actually my first time with kosher salt, and I think I used too much. I also added some Parmesan before adding the chicken into the cream, which probably didn’t help. I still loved it, though: quite flavorful and the chicken stayed tender.

[@emilybitzel7242]

going to sub sun dried tomatoes for red pepper.

[@spinni81]

Me too! And replace the lemon zest at the end with some Parmesan or pecorino.

[@leslieherring381]

I made this for our dinner tonight, and it was very good. I do have one caution, though, or actually my husband does. He was eating in front of his computer, and sneezed with a mouthful of the spinach and cream sauce, and he says it’s very sticky and hard to clean off the screen and keyboard. So just be careful! 😂

[@rally618]

Looks very good. Will pair well with orzo or the couscous I just bought.

[@VladislavBabbitt]

It looks great.

[@GlazeonthewickeR]

Yeah I’ll make this, thanks Chef 🙏🏻

[@chotco6808]

Made it tonight 😋 My teen ate it! 🙏 I thought i used too much onion 🧅 and i forgot to do spinach chop-chop-chop…chop

[@ijustwannaleaveacommentony6511]

looks very very good

[@Xani13]

Been waiting for this one! :D

[@FranIuvara]

Loved the chop chop chop chop chop chop chop chop... chop

[@ewtam24]

Thank you!

[@jonmccormick6805]

Well now, I don't like cooked spinach, but with all of the other flavors, this might be better than any other combination spinach dish that I've tried.

[@sethmannie7745]

Looks great 😮

[@Tang0Fox1]

I almost choked when he said "seasoning is optional".

[@GregCurtin45]

I think this would be really good with some chopped artichokes and maybe some Parmesan cheese (or even a bit of cream cheese in the sauce). Yes, I know it would no longer be 'Florentine.'

[@kenken6550]

Chef, I'm so happy you're voting for Harris/ Walz!!! Yay!!!

[@debbielente4766]

@@kenken6550 Do not bring politics to this relm... John if that is the case I will stop watching You

[@debbielente4766]

@@kenken6550 big mistake John

[@debbielente4766]

@@kenken6550 John if this is the case you voting for Harris..last time I am watching yo

[@JaneMurray-di3gq]

These responses are why people don’t post their political choices. If those who decide to leave because of who John votes for, are really immature. Their responses and attitude is the reason why there is so much dissension in the world today! You liked and even praised him before so why does who he votes for change your opinion of him? He is still the same man who brings you these delicious recipes and makes us chuckle with his comical references.

[@TheWhiteleather]

Well you just made my Thanksgiving Day menu! We don't do turkeys anymore. Too much work and waste. I'd rather spend time with guests than playing 'Tetris' with big pans in the small oven and the small cooktop. This is a fine answer.

[@davidcarbone3385]

The Medici family was decadent but even their Uffizi can't compare to Chef John's creations especially this one!

[@XXSLEDGEHAMMER360XX]

Chef John, I have an idea for you to cook. How about cranberry chicken but on BBQ grill. Better yet wings. Not to burn. Lol I am thinking of doing but I look up to you to see how you would do it. Thank you, Charles Anderson. P. S. Keep up the great work! ❤

[@DismoX963]

Have you ever tried any of these swedish dishes, Biff á la Lindström, Biff Rydberg or Wallenbargare?

[@TheDilettante]

You should make some Tropeiro, the other national dish of Brazil. Make it Minas style with some pao de quejo

[@NicePersonNumberSeven]

Omgoodness, I need to make this today.

[@NicePersonNumberSeven]

I made it. It is 5 stars good. The amount of garlic sounds like a lot, but it really makes the spinach delicious. If I made it again, I would leave out the red bell pepper. It looks pretty but distracts from the spinach, imho. I would replace it with diced sweetened pickled jalapeños. I was thinking the spinach alone would make a great side dish topped with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Chef John is a genius artist in his own time. ❤️❤️❤️ My family and I love you Chef.

[@realnlyp]

2:20 "Ben Vereen of your chicken florentine." I understood that reference !

[@sgtgefmongoose]

Well I didn't, and frankly, I find it OFFENSIVE that he used a reference that I didn't get.

[@n.ayisha]

why didn't i see this before placing my grocery order? i want to eat it now!

[@samueloakley4254]

Thank you for being honest that "florentine" is just chef school for spinach.

[@Tammockman]

Looks 👌 I will be giving that a go😉

[@Janperday]

I’m browsing youtube to find a good and nutricious pasta sauce that I can make and serve to 20-30 people. Would this recipe also work as a pasta sauce for penne do you think? Or would it need more concentrated flavour for that? Or a tomato ?

[@evanking920]

What about coating the chicken with a paste of unsalted butter, corn starch, and flour? Butter and flour for the color,and corn starch for crustification....by the way this recipe is perfection regardless.

[@JaneMurray-di3gq]

He did say you could use corn starch instead of the flour. Your choice.

[@marilynsnider8183]

What, not giving something "the ol' choppa choppa? I miss it. Do you have to add the peppers? I'd use carrots, or maybe sun dried tomatoes. That'll be really good.

[@essiebessie661]

Nice. I can do this in camp and impress everybody! Hehehe.

[@resipsaloquitur13]

Masterful.

[@tiinastudios]

It's giving Christmas 🎄

[@FireCracker-vd8pq]

I think you should rename this _Terrazzo Chicken,_ after the way the sauce looks like Terrazzo marble @ 5:07. 😊

[@jeanbaxter8791]

I wish I could eat this. Spinach is high in oxalate. Sally K Norton

[@marie-suzankalogeropoulos9249]

Hi, what about steaming it first, in a colander, and a good squeeze, to leach out the salts, maybe ? Good blood and liver cleanser for arthritis, in my experience ! Hope this helps ! 😊

[@tanyadrake5674]

I might add capers😊

[@_Pikalika_]

A chop chop chop, chop chop chop Aunty Donna reference?

[@RckyIRL]

I'm not sure how anyone can enjoy spinach. But I'll watch the video anyway 😂

[@debbielente4766]

Your funny

[@marie-suzankalogeropoulos9249]

I used to HATE spinach, till I fried lots of garlic in olive oil, and stirred the blanched greens in, and added fresh lemon juice at the end, and as a Greek I could tell I'd been missing out for ages on one of the great flavors of the south, and of atavic tradition, all through the Mediterranean to the middle east. Like most kids, I had spat it out at school, after it had been f**d-up by boiling it in cheap aluminum cooking-wear, for too long, and with no addition of oil or aromatics, or even salt, for this matter... Not far from cow-dung, IMAO ! Sometimes, ignorance is shameful 😖! If you're still too sensitive to their bitterness, try half a tsp of sugar or a tbsp of fish-sauce, or a couple of anchovies (are U alright, out there 😅?) melted with the garlic. Or get used to Swiss chard, for a start, maybe ? Bon appétit from Paris !

[@DaveBegotka]

yum.....thanks

[@johnjosephlonergan]

mild flavour but tasty and fairly quick

[@Klaffa1]

Great!

[@ccharles848]

Yummy!

[@mothman5114]

Stop at the lemon zest and you got one heckuva lobster sauce

[@Tokoroegao]

Does this work with boneless, skinless chicken thighs? I generally like the taste and structure better... also one could really cook it all together, because thighs don't get dry so easily.

[@UmadBro88]

Chef !!! Did you ever do voiceover work for the USPS!!?? If not, they’re using your AI voice in driver training videos!!!! 😂 no joke!!!

[@Frankness777]

Is there a Chef John video on making a St. Paul sandwich?

[@avantikamohan389]

Hello! Genuine question here. Why brown the chicken and get a crust when it will get soggy later while being cooked in the sauce? Does the skin remain crisp?

[@robertharris7027]

Hmmmm.... Nice!

[@joshiboii]

Spanako-florentine

[@marie-suzankalogeropoulos9249]

😅😅😅 Absolutely 🇬🇷❤ !