Description
Chicken Florentine is a delightful comfort food that brings the flavors of Italy to your dining table. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts resting on a vibrant bed of fresh spinach, all enveloped in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also impressive enough to wow your guests. Ready in just 30 minutes, enjoy a taste of Italy without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ? cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ? tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and spinach around the chicken; stir until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Pour heavy cream over the chicken and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Stir gently to combine.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165?F (74?C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg