Description
A delicious and creamy Chicken Florentine dish that combines chicken breasts with fresh spinach and a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop garlic and wash spinach thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds before adding spinach until wilted.
- Lower heat, add heavy cream, stir to combine, then sprinkle in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over each breast.
- Plate Chicken Florentine with extra sauce drizzled on top; pair with rice or pasta if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg