Chicken Florentine
Equipment
- cutting board & sharp knife
- plastic wrap & meat mallet
- large skillet & spatula
- plate & foil
- measuring spoons & measuring cups
Ingredients
- 2 medium skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp (each) salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika seasoning for flour
- 2 TBS butter
- 1 TBS cooking oil
- 1 TBS minced garlic a
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 6 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make thin cutlets. Pound out the 4 cutlets evenly.
- In a pie plate whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour on both sides and shake off excess. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat add butter and cooking oil. Bring to a sizzle. Place 2 floured seasoned chicken cutlets into hot skillet. Brown on one side for 4-5 minutes, flip cutlets over and brown an additional 3-4 minutes until cutlets are cooked through. NOTE: Use kitchen thermometer to check for doneness, should reach 165 degrees internally. Or cut cutlet in half to make sure chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
- Remove cooked chicken from skillet and place on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm. Brown the remaining 2 floured seasoned chicken cutlets into hot skillet. Add additional oil & butter if needed. Remove from skillet once done and place on plate with other chicken. Keep covered.
- In same skillet add 1 TBS minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds while stirring. Add in chicken broth and scrape bottom of skillet to deglaze. Str in Italian seasoning and heavy whipping cream. Bring to a boil over high heat. Turn down heat to low. Stir in parmesan cheese and spinach until cheese is melted and spinach has wilted. Taste sauce and add additional seasonings if needed.
- Place cooked chicken into skillet and submerge into sauce and spinach. Simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat.NOTE: Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Where did you purchase your fresh spinach container, Catherine? Really enjoy your show.
I got it from Costco.