Chicken Florentine
Chicken Florentine is a creamy, comforting dish that features tender chicken breasts served over vibrant spinach in a rich sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressive gatherings, this recipe combines delightful flavors and textures that will surely satisfy your cravings. Each bite envelops you in warmth, making it an ideal meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach to the pan, stirring until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and half of the Parmesan cheese while stirring continuously until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over each piece.
- Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg