Description

Creamy Chicken Florentine is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic and spinach sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner.

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups fresh spinach
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)

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Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Stir until well combined and creamy.
Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 3-5 minutes to heat through and let the flavors meld. If the sauce is too thin, stir in flour to thicken.
Serve warm with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
For a lower-fat version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 430
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 120mg