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Chicken Florentine

Chicken Florentine

This Creamy Chicken Florentine recipe features baby spinach in a lighter, creamy white sauce. It's undeniably delicious!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 291 kcal

Equipment

  • large deep skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (8 ounces each, halved lengthwise)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus ¼ teaspoon)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour (or gluten-free flour mix)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • cup chopped shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • cup diced red bell pepper
  • 9 ounces fresh baby spinach (from two bags)
  • 2 ounces ⅓ less fat cream cheese (I like Philadelphia)
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons half & half cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)

Instructions
 

  • Gently pound the thicker end of the breast to ½-inch thickness so the chicken cooks evenly. Season chicken on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and black pepper, to taste.
  • Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and has a golden-brown crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside and wipe the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced shallot and garlic and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent.
  • Add the bell pepper and spinach, season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cover, cook until the spinach wilts down stirring 2 to 3 times, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and then add the cream cheese, chicken broth, half-and-half, ¼ teaspoon salt and parmesan cheese and mix well until cream cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined.
  • Return the chicken and any of its juices to the skillet with the spinach and let it simmer in the sauce for a few minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece chicken with ½ cup spinach and sauceCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 11.5gProtein: 31.5gFat: 13.5gSaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 632.5mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 3.5g
Keyword American cuisine, Chicken Florentine, chicken recipe, Creamy Chicken, Healthy Dinner, Spinach Chicken
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