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Florentine Chicken

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/florentine-chicken/

Ingredients

The chicken

  • 2-3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste salt
  • to taste Creole or Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

The sauce

  • 2 tablespoons onion, diced
  • 4 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or dried Italian herbs
  • cup white wine
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓-½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning or paprika

The greens

  • ½-1 pound spinach, triple-washed and stems removed

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt and Creole or Italian seasoning, then dredge in flour.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet and brown the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions, garlic, and thyme for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the wine and stir for 30 seconds, then add cream, broth, and paprika.
  6. Bring the sauce to a boil, then simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for another 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
  8. In a separate skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic, then add spinach until wilted.
  9. Season spinach with salt and pepper.
  10. Plate the spinach, top with chicken, and pour sauce over before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
542
Total fat
41g
Total carbohydrates
16g
Total protein
24g
Sodium
303mg
Cholesterol
149mg

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