Chicken Florentine
A delightful Chicken Florentine recipe, bursting with creamy sauce and vibrant greens, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Pasta or baked potato for serving
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear them until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, toss in the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach, cooking it down until it wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream, allowing it to gently simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it’s melted and thoroughly combined.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top.
- Serve with pasta or a baked potato, pouring any additional sauce over the dish for extra flavor.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with a lighter alternative or use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a dairy-free option. Don’t skip the searing step to lock in moisture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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