Delicious Chicken Florentine Recipe
Indulge in this creamy Chicken Florentine, featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious sauce of fresh spinach and Parmesan. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at a dinner party. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a comforting meal that’s rich in flavor and visually stunning. Serve it alongside pasta or rice for a complete dining experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and grating Parmesan.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let everything simmer together for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving hot with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting spinach with kale or incorporating sun-dried tomatoes. If using frozen spinach, ensure it's thoroughly drained to avoid excess moisture.