Golden chicken simmered in garlic cream sauce with wilted spinach and Parmesan makes this Chicken Florentine a rich and comforting favorite. Pair it with a Chardonnay for buttery balance, a Sauvignon Blanc for zesty contrast, or a floral Viognier to echo the dish’s elegance.
Chicken Florentine
Recipe by Daily Disher
A creamy classic, this Chicken Florentine features seared chicken breasts in a rich garlic-parmesan sauce with tender spinach.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Italian
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
300 kcal
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
4 pieces chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 cup fresh spinach
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
Directions
1.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for approximately 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2.
In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
3.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, cover them with the sauce, and cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
4.
Add fresh spinach into the skillet and let it wilt into the sauce for a couple of minutes while stirring gently.
5.
Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the chicken and spinach, stirring slightly until the cheese is fully melted and integrated into the sauce.
6.
Season the dish with salt and black pepper according to taste. Ensure everything is well combined before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
300kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg