Chicken Florentine

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix the flour, Parmesan, salt, and pepper on a plate and dredge the chicken breasts to coat.
  2. 2Heat a large pan over medium with olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter.
  3. 3Cook the chicken until golden but not cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  4. 4Melt the remaining butter in the pan.
  5. 5Add the shallot, garlic, and a pinch of salt, and cook until softened.
  6. 6Deglaze with white wine and broth, scraping up the browned bits, and let reduce by half with the basil and oregano.
  7. 7Stir in the cream and cream cheese until thickened.
  8. 8Fold in the spinach until just wilted.
  9. 9Return the chicken to the pan and simmer until cooked through before serving with freshly grated Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1 lb thin-cut chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 cup white wine
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Equipment

large pan

Tips

  • Fresh herbs really make a difference, but use what you have.
  • If making again, serve with potatoes, not pasta.
  • The emulsifiers in cream cheese hold the sauce together.