Description
Succulent chicken Florentine emerges as a luxurious Italian-inspired dish blending spinach and creamy sauce. Parmesan cheese and garlic elevate this classic recipe, offering you a delightful culinary experience perfect for elegant dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups (90 g) fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Seasoning Prep: Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coverage.
- Skillet Activation: Heat olive oil in a generously sized skillet over medium-high temperature, waiting until the oil becomes translucent and releases a subtle, aromatic fragrance.
- Searing Stage: Gently deposit seasoned chicken into the sizzling skillet, allowing each piece to transform into a golden-brown delicacy with a tantalizingly crisp exterior, flipping once to guarantee even caramelization and thorough cooking.
- Resting Phase: Transfer the perfectly cooked chicken to a pristine plate, permitting the internal juices to redistribute and preserve the meat’s succulence and tenderness, ensuring a mouthwatering final result.
Notes
- Seasoning Secrets: Ensure chicken is evenly coated with spice blend for maximum flavor penetration, pressing the seasoning gently into the meat to help it adhere.
- Heat Management: Watch for oil shimmer and slight smoke to guarantee the perfect searing temperature that creates a golden-brown crust without burning.
- Moisture Preservation: Allow chicken to rest after cooking to let internal juices redistribute, preventing dryness and maintaining tender, succulent meat texture.
- Thermometer Trick: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature, guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked protein without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg