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Chicken Florentine

Creamy Chicken Florentine in Just 30 Minutes of Joy

Enjoy the quick and comforting Chicken Florentine, a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cutlets Use thin cutlets for quicker cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any cooking oil can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Replace with additional olive oil for dairy-free.
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced for flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc can be used.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium versions work well.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Milk or half-and-half are not recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Fresh is preferable.
For the Greens
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach Kale or other leafy greens can be used.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Florentine
  1. Pat dry the chicken cutlets and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge in flour and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook cutlets for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced by half.
  4. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer for about 2 minutes until thickened. Whisk in parmesan cheese.
  5. Add spinach to the sauce until wilted. Return chicken to the skillet and warm for 2 minutes.
  6. Serve warm with sauce drizzled over the chicken, paired with pasta or bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cutlets are pounded to about 1/4 inch thick for even cooking. Freshly grated parmesan is recommended for a smoother sauce.

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