Chicken Florentine

Name: Chicken Florentine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 30 ml (2 tbsp) all-purpose flour; 0.5 ml (1/8 tsp) pepper; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lbs / 625 g); 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil; 500 g (1 lb) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained (or 1 pkg / 300 g); 30 ml (2 tbsp) chopped fresh basil; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 50 ml (3 tbsp) grated aged Parmesan cheese

4 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

Updated at: Sun, 18 May 2025 17:12:54 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories317.7 kcal (16%)

Total Fat13 g (19%)

Carbs8.7 g (3%)

Sugars0.8 g (1%)

Protein41.6 g (83%)

Sodium211.7 mg (11%)

Fiber3.8 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

30mlall-purpose flour

0.5mlpepper

625gboneless skinless chicken breasts

30mlolive oil

500gfrozen chopped spinach

thawed and well-drained

30mlfresh basil

chopped

1garlic clove

finely minced

50mlParmesan cheese

grated aged

Instructions

Step 1

On a sheet of wax paper, mix together the flour and pepper. Coat the chicken on both sides. Shake off the excess.

Step 2

In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 8 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove and keep warm.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the spinach, basil, and garlic. Cover and cook for 2 minutes or until heated through. Stir well and spread the spinach mixture on a serving dish.

Step 4

Place the chicken on top of the spinach. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve immediately.