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Chicken Florentine

Try this delicious recipe for Chicken Florentine, a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken and flavorful spinach in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Mom's Best 100 Easy Chicken Recipes
Keyword: casserole, cheese, chicken, main dish, poultry, spinach
Servings: 6
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts butterflied to make 4 pieces
  • 1/3 Cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Herb Seasoning divided
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Herb Seasoning like Johnny's Garlic Spread or Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 Cup White Wine or cooking white wine
  • 1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Squeeze of Lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan grated
  • 2 Cups Baby Spinach
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Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts through the center to butterfly and create 4 pieces.
    2 Chicken Breasts
  • In a pan, whisk the flour and seasonings together. For the garlic herb seasoning, use 2 teaspoons. Dredge the chicken in flour on all sides.
    1/3 Cup Flour, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 2 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Herb Seasoning
  • In a cast iron skillet over medium high heat, add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
    1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 3 Tablespoons Butter
  • Add the chicken and turn to medium heat. Cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until browning. Remove to a plate.
  • Place the pan back on the stove and add the rest of the butter and the garlic. Cook, stirring often for a minute then add the remaining Garlic Herb Seasoning.
    3 Tablespoons Butter, 3 Cloves Garlic, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Herb Seasoning
  • Add the white wine and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 6-8 min or until reduced by half.
    1/2 Cup White Wine, 1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
  • Add in the heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and stir.
    1 Cup Heavy Cream, 1 Squeeze of Lemon
  • Add the spinach and chicken, seasoning with salt and a pinch of pepper and simmer 4-5 minutes or until thickened.
    1/2 teaspoon Salt, 2 Cups Baby Spinach, 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • Garnish with a little more parm and serve immediately!
    1/2 Cup Parmesan

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1980IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2mg