Chicken Florentine
Chicken Florentine is a delightful dish that beautifully combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy spinach sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious. With its rich texture and vibrant colors, Chicken Florentine is sure to become a favorite on your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep: Finely chop garlic and wash spinach thoroughly.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté Spinach: In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds before adding spinach until wilted.
- Make Sauce: Lower heat, add heavy cream, stir to combine, then sprinkle in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over each breast.
- Serve: Plate Chicken Florentine with extra sauce drizzled on top; pair with rice or pasta if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating sun-dried tomatoes or swapping spinach for kale. Use a meat thermometer; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F for perfect doneness.