Description
Chicken Florentine is a creamy, elegant dish that combines tender chicken breasts with vibrant spinach and rich Parmesan cheese. This delightful recipe is perfect for special occasions or a cozy family dinner, captivating your guests with its aromatic flavors and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh spinach, rinsed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: mince garlic and rinse spinach.
- 2. Cook the chicken: heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, browning for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 3. Add garlic and spinach: toss in minced garlic; cook until fragrant, then stir in spinach until wilted.
- 4. Create the sauce: gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring; let simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- 5. Add lemon juice: squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture and stir to combine.
- 6. Serve: plate Chicken Florentine over rice or pasta, drizzling extra sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Swap spinach for kale or add sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.