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Creamy Chicken Florentine

Savor Creamy Chicken Florentine in Just 30 Minutes

Experience a gourmet delight with creamy Chicken Florentine—tender chicken in a rich garlic spinach white wine cream sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • to taste Salt & pepper
  • 1/2 cup Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or plant-based alternative
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Dry white wine or chicken broth for non-alcoholic
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or lower-fat option
For the Vegetables and Finish
  • 4 cups Fresh baby spinach or frozen spinach
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken into four thinner cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook chicken cutlets 4-5 minutes each side until golden. Set aside.
  3. Sauté minced garlic in remaining butter until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add white wine and chicken broth, stir in Italian seasoning, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until reduced.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and let bubble for 2 minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, simmer in creamy sauce for 4-5 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but leftover can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for 2 months.

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