Chicken Florentine
A creamy classic, this Chicken Florentine features seared chicken breasts in a rich garlic-parmesan sauce with tender spinach.
Course: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
4 pieces chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 cup fresh spinach
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for approximately 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, cover them with the sauce, and cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add fresh spinach into the skillet and let it wilt into the sauce for a couple of minutes while stirring gently.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the chicken and spinach, stirring slightly until the cheese is fully melted and integrated into the sauce.
- Season the dish with salt and black pepper according to taste. Ensure everything is well combined before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
Golden chicken simmered in garlic cream sauce with wilted spinach and Parmesan makes this Chicken Florentine a rich and comforting favorite. Pair it with a Chardonnay for buttery balance, a Sauvignon Blanc for zesty contrast, or a floral Viognier to echo the dish’s elegance.
