Chicken Florentine
Chicken Florentine is a delightful Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy spinach and Parmesan sauce. This recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that’s sure to impress family and friends. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, Chicken Florentine is both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brown them in olive oil over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden.
- Remove chicken from the skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, then add spinach, lemon juice, and oregano; cook until spinach wilts.
- Return chicken to the skillet, simmer for 5 minutes, then transfer to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve hot with pasta or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with grilled portobello mushrooms or marinated tofu while keeping the creamy sauce.