Description
Chicken Florentine is a delightful dish that transforms tender chicken breasts and vibrant spinach into a creamy, flavorful masterpiece. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. With its rich flavors and elegant presentation, Chicken Florentine will surely become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Chop garlic and rinse spinach thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet, add minced garlic until fragrant, then toss in spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, add lemon juice, and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet to soak up the sauce for another minute on low heat.
- Plate Chicken Florentine over pasta or rice if desired, garnishing with extra Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 170mg