Description
Succulent chicken breasts simmering in a creamy sauce with sautéed garlic and fresh spinach, served over pasta for a rich and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Add salt generously, and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, saving a bit of the pasta water for later.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Once the oil shimmers, add the chicken and let it cook undisturbed for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, reduce the heat slightly, and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
- Add the Spinach: Toss in the fresh spinach. Stir it gently until it wilts down, releasing its vibrant green juices. This typically takes just a couple of minutes.
- Create the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine with the wilted spinach and garlic. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until it melts and the sauce thickens.
- Combine with Chicken: Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet, allowing it to bathe in the creamy goodness and soak up all the flavors.
- Serve: Plate your Chicken Florentine over a generous serving of the cooked pasta, spooning extra sauce over the top. Enjoy this delightful dish while it’s warm, with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
You can prepare the sauce and chicken in advance. Heat gently before serving to maintain juiciness. Try adding sun-dried tomatoes or different cheese blends for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg