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Chicken-Florentine-Recipe

Chicken Florentine

Chicken Florentine combines tender chicken with creamy spinach and rich parmesan sauce, making it an irresistible, easy-to-prepare dish that’s perfect for a satisfying dinner.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced thin
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine or substitute chicken broth
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • fresh chopped parsley
  • squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, cooking for 5-6 minutes on both sides until browned. Remove the chicken from the pan when done.
  3. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add onion, sprinkle with salt, and cook until softened. Then, add garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Pour in the wine and let it sizzle. Add the chicken broth and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Add the heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  6. Add the spinach and stir until wilted.
  7. Return the chicken to the pan, nestling it into the sauce.
  8. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley and grated parmesan.

Notes

Feel free to substitute chicken broth for the wine if desired.
Serve with pasta or rice for a heartier meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 570
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 840mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 41g
  • Cholesterol: 175mg