Chicken Florentine

Chicken Florentine

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Chicken Florentine

Chicken Florentine

Recipe by Daily Disher

A creamy classic, this Chicken Florentine features seared chicken breasts in a rich garlic-parmesan sauce with tender spinach.

Course: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
4.0 from 1 vote
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 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.



    4.0 from 1 vote

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