Description
Creamy Chicken Florentine is a comforting dish that features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, velvety sauce made with fresh spinach and garlic. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with its delightful flavors. Serve it over pasta or rice, or pair it with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sear chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating well with sauce. Warm together briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or Italian seasoning. - Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.