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Spinach steals the show in this creamy, garlicky Chicken Florentine recipe. Inspired by Florence’s love for hearty, simple ingredients, this dish is a weeknight wonder that feels like a special treat.
Culinary lore attributes the term Chicken Florentine to 1533, when Catherine de Medici of Florence married Henry II of France. She supposedly brought a staff of chefs, lots of kitchen equipment, and a love of spinach to Paris and popularized Florentine-style dishes. Food historians have debunked this story, and Italian influence on French cuisine long predates this marriage. Pierre Franey considered this theory apocryphal, but embraced the term Florentine in 1983.
Creamy Chicken Florentine, A Spinach Lover’s Dream
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Forget boring dinners, Chicken Florentine is your ticket to creamy, garlicky perfection. Try it!
Ingredients
- 500g spinach
- 8 pieces of chicken
- 2–3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 can coconut milk (or regular milk)
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tablespoons butter
- Oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken with a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat a bit of oil in a big pan and brown the chicken on all sides.
- Once they’re golden and gorgeous, set them aside.
- In the same pan, melt the butter.
- Toss in the onion and garlic, letting them cook until they smell amazing and look soft.
- Add the spinach and watch it cook down to almost nothing!
- Sprinkle the flour over the mix and stir it through, so everything gets a nice, even coating.
- This will produce a super creamy sauce.
- Slowly pour in the vegetable stock while whisking until no lumps are visible in the sauce.
- When it’s smooth and silky, stir in the coconut milk. Full-fat milk works too if that’s what you’ve got. Both are delicious.
- Return the browned chicken to the pan.
- Place it into the sauce and let it all simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes.
- You want the chicken cooked through and the flavors to come together.
- Serve it up with whatever makes you happy: rice, pasta, or crusty bread. Honestly, this sauce deserves something to soak it up. Dive in and enjoy every creamy, garlicky bite!
Equipment
Cast iron Skillet – Frying Pan
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Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Rochelle from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 661
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 720.7 mg
- Fat: 30.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 13.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.8 g
- Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 85.4 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg
Why You’ll Love Chicken Florentine
This recipe isn’t just tasty; it’s a breeze to make. The creamy sauce, packed with garlic and coconut milk (or regular milk if that’s your thing), pairs perfectly with tender chicken and fresh spinach. Plus, it’s super versatile, serve it with rice, pasta, or even some crusty bread to scoop up all that goodness. It’s comfort food with a little touch of elegance.
Health Perks of Chicken Florentine
Spinach is loaded with vitamins and iron, while the chicken gives you protein to keep you full and strong. And if you go with coconut milk, you’re adding healthy fats that’ll fuel your brain and body. It’s a dish that’s good for your taste buds and your health.
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That sounds delicious!
Thank you, Joanne, hope you will enjoy it when trying it out.