Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Chicken Florentine, a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a luxurious spinach and Parmesan cream sauce. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal that will impress your family or guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat with flour.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through; set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add wine or broth, then stir in cream and Parmesan until thickened.
- Add Spinach: Wilt spinach in the sauce, season with nutmeg if desired.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, simmer briefly, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
