Craving a tasty and healthy meal? Look no further than this one-pan Florentine chicken recipe. Ready in under 30 minutes and will will definitely satisfy you!
This Creamy Chicken Florentine is pure comfort food for days when you crave a good, warm meal.
It takes 30 minutes, has less than eight ingredients and the creamy Florentine sauce mixed with spinach will have your entire family raving about it.
You can prepare this hearty Florentine chicken meal even if you struggle with cooking.
This chicken with florentine sauce is perfect to serve during dinner with your loved ones, or is great to present to your guests.
It is so flavoursome that you’d never believe that it is gluten free and ketogenic diet friendly. This recipe for chicken Florentine has pan-seared thigh, topped with a creamy, spinach sauce. Chicken Florentine is great served with mashed potatoes and I love the buttery, creamy combination of mashed potatoes and that creamy spinach Florentine sauce. I prefer to use fresh spinach, as the flavour and texture are much better than frozen. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks.Chicken Florentine Recipe
A classic dinner that will have you licking your plate.Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Frozen spinach will work if it’s what you already have on hand.
You can use thin cut chicken breasts for this recipe, simply because they cook quickly and evenly.
Some of those giant thick chicken breasts can take ages to cook through.
This recipe will also work with boneless skinless chicken thighs.What To Serve With Chicken Florentine
There is so many ideas on what to serve with this wonderful dish,
Here are some popular sides for chicken florentine.
Serve it with Brown Rice.
It mops things up and is simply a tasty and effective pairing.
Mashed potatoes or sweet potato are perfect as a side with this dish.
It's great for mopping up that yummy Florentine sauce.
Create a simple chicken Florentine with pasta by serving with a side of instant gnocchi.
Or
Stir half a cup of cooked Al dente macaroni elbows through your sauce.
Substitute the Shallots/spring onions with canned Asparagus Spears.
Or
A side of Asparagus Spears with hollandaise sauce is very tasty.
If looking for a healthier side dish, try Side Salads, sautéed kale, or steamed vegetables.8 Chicken Florentine Variations
Here are 8 great ways to change the textures and flavours using ingredient substitutions and add-ins.
Substitute the chicken for boneless pork chops.
The classic Chicken Florentine recipe consists of chicken breasts cooked in a creamy spinach sauce.
The sauce is made with heavy cream, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and spinach.
The chicken is seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning before being cooked in a skillet and then served with the sauce.
For a healthier option, try grilling the chicken breasts instead of cooking them in a skillet.
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning before grilling.
Serve the grilled chicken with a side of sautéed spinach and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Add some earthy flavour to the classic recipe by adding mushrooms to the sauce.
Sauté sliced mushrooms in butter until they are tender and then add them to the sauce.
Serve the chicken with the mushroom and spinach sauce and a side of roasted potatoes.
For a refreshing twist on the classic recipe, add some lemon juice and zest to the sauce.
The lemon adds a bright flavor to the creamy sauce and pairs well with the spinach.
Serve the chicken with the lemon and spinach sauce and a side of roasted asparagus.
For a flavourful variation, add some pesto to the sauce.
The pesto adds a fresh and herbaceous flavor to the creamy sauce.
Serve the chicken with the pesto and spinach sauce and a side of garlic bread.
Add some sweetness and tanginess to the sauce by adding sun-dried tomatoes.
The sun-dried tomatoes add a burst of flavour to the creamy sauce and pair well with the spinach.
Serve the chicken with the sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce and a side of pasta.
For a spicy variation, season the chicken with Cajun seasoning before cooking it in a skillet.
The Cajun seasoning adds a kick of heat to the dish.
Serve the chicken with the creamy spinach sauce and a side of rice.Recommended Celebrity Cookbooks
Nutrition Information
Yield
1
Serving Size
1
Amount Per ServingCalories 828Total Fat 50gSaturated Fat 22gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 24gCholesterol 403mgSodium 1190mgCarbohydrates 18gFibre 1gSugar 8gProtein 73g