Description
This Creamy Chicken Florentine is made with baby spinach in a light and creamy white sauce. It’s undeniably delicious!
Equipment
large deep skillet
Ingredients
2large boneless skinless chicken breasts, 8 ounces each, halved lengthwise
1teaspoonkosher salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoonfresh black pepper
1/4cupall purpose flour, or gluten-free flour mix
1 1/2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil, divided
1/3cupchopped shallots
2clovesgarlic, minced
1/3cupdiced red bell pepper
9ouncesfresh baby spinach, from two bags
2ounces1/3 less fat cream cheese, I like Philadelphia
3/4cupchicken broth
3tablespoonshalf & half cream
1/4cupgrated Parmesan cheese, divided
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
Serving: 1piece chicken with 1/2 cup spinach and sauce, Calories: 291kcal, Carbohydrates: 11.5g, Protein: 31.5g, Fat: 13.5g, Saturated Fat: 4.5g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 632.5mg, Fiber: 2.5g, Sugar: 3.5g
