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Chicken Florentine

Chicken Florentine is a delicious dish featuring sautéed chicken breast served on a bed of creamy spinach and topped with a light cheese sauce. It's a comforting and flavorful meal that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
For the Spinach Sauce
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Spinach Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
Combine and Serve
  1. Slice the cooked chicken and place it on a plate. Spoon the creamy spinach sauce over the chicken.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a lower-calorie option, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.

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