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Chicken Florentine (with a twist!)

Florentine Chicken is a great way to make a weeknight dinner a bit more special. I mean, cheese! wine! spinach! hello!

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

FLORENTINE FILLING
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/4 cup onion divided
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
CHICKEN
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt & pepper to taste
PAN SAUCE
  • 1 cup onion finely diced
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme can sub 2 tsp fresh
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

FLORENTINE FILLING
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  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, and cook until translucent.
  3. Add the garlic, and cook 1 minute.
  4. Add spinach, and cook 3 minutes (until wilted).
  5. Combine spinach mixture, cheese and mustard in a small bowl.
STUFF THE CHICKEN
  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff spinach mixture into each.
COOK THE CHICKEN
  1. Heat the remaining oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken and cook 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done (165 F). Remove chicken, tent with foil to keep warm and set aside while you make the pan sauce.
PAN SAUCE
  1. Add diced onion to pan, and cook for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add wine and thyme; cook 3 minutes or until reduced by half.
  3. Add stock and Dijon mustard. Cook until thickened, stirring occationslly - then add sour cream and whisk until smooth.
  4. Return the chicken to skillet, cover and simmer 2 minutes or until heated through.
  5. Serve pan sauce over the chicken.
  6. Devour.

Nutrition Information

Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 391mg (16%) Potassium 741mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1205IU (24%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307

% Daily Value*

Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 391mg 16%
Potassium 741mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1205IU 24%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 86mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.