Chicken Florentine Recipe
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Chicken Florentine Recipe
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This Creamy Chicken Florentine recipe is made with baby spinach in a lighter, creamy white sauce. It's undeniably delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (8 ounces each, halved lengthwise)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus 1/4 teaspoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour ( or gluten-free flour mix)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1/3 cup chopped shallots
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- 9 ounces fresh baby spinach (from two bags)
- 2 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese (I like Philadelphia)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons half & half cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
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Instructions
- Gently pound the thicker end of the breast to 1/2-inch thickness so the chicken cooks evenly. Season chicken on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and black pepper, to taste.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and has a golden-brown crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside and wipe the skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced shallot and garlic and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent.
- Add the bell pepper and spinach, season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cover, cook until the spinach wilts down stirring 2 to 3 times, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, and then add the cream cheese, chicken broth, half-and- half, 1/4 teaspoon salt and parmesan cheese and mix well until cream cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined.
- Return the chicken and any of its juices to the skillet with the spinach and let it simmer in the sauce for a few minutes until heated through.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1piece chicken with 1/2 cup spinach and sauce
Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
11.5g
(4%)
Protein
31.5g
(63%)
Fat
13.5g
(21%)
Saturated Fat
4.5g
(23%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
632.5mg
(26%)
Fiber
2.5g
(10%)
Sugar
3.5g
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece chicken with 1/2 cup spinach and sauce | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 31.5g | 63% |
| Fat | 13.5g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 632.5mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
| Sugar | 3.5g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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