Description
A delightful Chicken Florentine recipe featuring tender chicken breasts served on a bed of sautéed spinach and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Florentine, Italian chicken recipe, creamy chicken dish