Description
Creamy Chicken Florentine is a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, and a rich cream sauce. Topped with melted Parmesan cheese, this comforting recipe creates a luxurious dining experience in just 30 minutes. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, each bite is a savory indulgence that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted (about 2 minutes). Pour in heavy cream and let it bubble.
- Stir in chicken broth and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for an additional few minutes.
- Serve hot, ideally with pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating sun-dried tomatoes or swapping spinach for kale. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth.