Description
This 20 Minute Florentine Butter Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes is a quick and delightful meal that elevates any weeknight dinner. Tender, juicy chicken in a creamy butter sauce, combined with sweet cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach, creates an irresistible dish that your family and friends will adore. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings while still impressing guests. Serve it over rice or pasta for a complete, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500g)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (150g)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (60g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing the tomatoes and chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cherry tomatoes; cook until tomatoes burst, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and add Italian seasoning; simmer until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then add Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg