Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Creamy Chicken Florentine, where tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce brimming with fresh spinach and a touch of Parmesan. This dish is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, delivering a delightful blend of creamy and savory notes that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook seasoned chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and add grated Parmesan cheese; stir until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Just before serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg