Description
This Chicken Florentine recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy spinach and garlic sauce, finished with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley. A delightful and flavorful dish perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ cups white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/3 cup softened cream cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 fresh lemon or 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley (to garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness, coat with flour mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear chicken in butter and oil until golden on both sides. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Deglaze pan with wine, add garlic, then incorporate half and half and cream cheese.
- Finish the Dish: Add spinach to sauce, return chicken to pan, and heat through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Chicken Florentine, Chicken Recipe, Creamy Spinach Chicken
