Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chicken Florentine, a creamy and savory dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious Parmesan cream sauce and fresh spinach. This Italian-American classic is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special meal with friends.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge in flour. Sear in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add wine or broth, then cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Add spinach to the sauce until wilted. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer together. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Great served with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
