Chicken Florentine for 2
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Yield 2 servings
This one pan Chicken Florentine for 2 is perfect for date night in. Creamy, cheesy spinach sauce is spooned over pan roasted chicken breasts to bring dinner to the table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- salt and freshly cracked pepper
- 2 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup half and half, (I used fat free)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan asiago cheese blend
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in between 2 pieces of parchment paper and pound thin. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet, set over medium heat. Add in spinach and 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook until wilted. Place onto a paper towel lined plate to drain and wipe skillet clean.
- Heat remaining oil into same skillet and add chicken breasts. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165. Remove chicken breasts and place onto plate and cover with foil.
- Add butter to pan and melt. Add shallot and garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant. Add flour and stir to combine. Slowly, whisk in broth and half and half and cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Turn down to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat, add in cheese, lemon zest and juice and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in spinach.
- Place chicken breasts onto serving plates and top with sauce.
Courses Dinner
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 servings
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 399 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 24 g | 37% | |
Saturated Fat 6 g | 30% | |
Cholesterol 101 mg | 34% | |
Sodium 594 mg | 25% | |
Total Carbohydrates 8 g | 3% | |
Dietary Fiber 3 g | 12% | |
Sugars 2 g | ||
Protein 40 g | 80% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Recipe by Strawberry Blondie Kitchen at https://www.strawberryblondiekitchen.com/chicken-florentine-for-2/