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Chicken Florentine

Creamy Chicken Florentine Ready in 30 Minutes!

A delightful Chicken Florentine recipe featuring juicy chicken and vibrant spinach in a creamy sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breast Cutlets thin cutlets (¼ inch)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • ½ cup All-purpose Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or ghee for lactose-free
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced) or garlic powder
  • ½ cup Dry White Wine Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium preferred
  • ¾ cup Heavy Cream avoid milk or half-and-half
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach or kale as substitute

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season chicken cutlets with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, then remove.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in white wine, simmering and reducing for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add chicken broth and heavy cream, mixing well. Simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh minced garlic for a more robust flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, but do not freeze.

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