Description
A delightful Chicken Florentine recipe that brings together tender chicken breasts, creamy spinach sauce, and a touch of Parmesan for a satisfying one-pan dinner. Perfect for a cozy night in or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Additional:
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic and onion in the pan. Add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Add Spinach: Wilt spinach in the sauce. Return chicken to the pan and simmer.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a mix of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce option.
- 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: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
