Chicken Florentine
A comforting and aromatic dish featuring tender chicken breasts, fresh spinach, and a creamy white wine sauce, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless is preferred.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter Butter adds richness.
- 1 cup Fresh Spinach Fresh is recommended for flavor.
- 1 Shallots Adds a gentle sweetness.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1/2 cup White Wine For depth of flavor.
- 1 cup Cream For the sauce.
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
- 1/2 cup Flour For breading the chicken.
- to taste pinches Salt & Pepper Essential seasoning.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, then lightly coat them in flour.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet once browned and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots and garlic until softened.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the white wine and allow it to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the cream and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve hot with that rich sauce poured over the chicken.
Notes
For extra crispy chicken skin, consider broiling for the last few minutes of cooking. Let the dish sit for a few minutes after cooking for the flavors to meld beautifully.