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Chicken Florentine

A creamy delight featuring perfectly seared chicken in a rich spinach sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 456

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup flour
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese finely shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups white grape juice or chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half
  • cup cream cheese softened
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ piece fresh lemon or 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
  • fresh parsley to garnish

Method
 

  1. Start by placing saran wrap over each boneless skinless chicken breast. Using a meat tenderizer, gently pound the chicken until it's about 1/2-inch thick and of even thickness throughout. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, tapping off any excess.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken breasts to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. After cooking the chicken, add white grape juice (or chicken broth) to deglaze the skillet. Simmer and reduce by half for about 6-7 minutes before adding minced garlic during the last minute.
  5. Gently heat half and half in the microwave until warm. Gradually add it to your skillet while stirring continuously. Bring this mixture to a gentle bubble then reduce heat to low.
  6. Stir in softened cream cheese until fully combined and smooth. Add fresh spinach into the skillet; stir occasionally until it wilts down. Squeeze in some lemon juice if desired.
  7. Return the seared chicken along with any juices back into the pan. Cover briefly to heat through without overcooking. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 30gFat: 24g

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