Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this delightful Creamy Chicken Florentine recipe. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce with a hint of garlic and a pop of freshness from spinach, creating a perfect harmony of flavors.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additional:
- 4 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add butter, chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until smooth.
- Add Spinach: Stir in spinach until wilted. Add lemon juice if desired.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Consider using boneless thighs for a richer flavor.
- Enhance with mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for added depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
